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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Chattanooga to Gainesville. Traveling by bus from Chattanooga to Gainesville usually takes around 12 hours and 49 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 9 hours and 35 minutes.
Distance | 411 mi (662 km) |
Shortest duration | 9h 35m |
Cheapest price | $116.98 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Chattanooga to Gainesville?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Chattanooga to Gainesville. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Greyhound | 4 | 12h 49m | $119.47 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 4 bus trips from Chattanooga to Gainesville every day, with the average journey taking around 12 hours and 49 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Gainesville usually start from $117.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 12 hours and 49 minutes to cover the 411 miles from Chattanooga to Gainesville. However, the fastest bus only takes 9 hours and 35 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 1:00pm and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Chattanooga to Gainesville, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Gainesville
Blessed with amazing natural landmarks and a vibrant cultural life, Gainesville offers a whole new Florida experience that is far from the decadence often associated with the state. If you wish to explore creative works made by local artists, head over to the Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention, which features great exhibitions that dive into the life of many inventors and entrepreneurs. Another great museum to visit is the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art. For those who want to marvel at the city’s natural landmarks, go for a hiking trip along the trails of Alfred A. Ring Park, or the Barr Hammock Preserve.
Gainesville’s local favorite is the 4 Rivers Smokehouse, which offers delicious briskets. For some of the freshest local dishes, head over to Alpin Bistro.
The main bus station in Gainesville is the Greyhound Bus Terminal located on NE 23rd Ave, which welcomes buses from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Houston and beyond. There is no rail service to Gainesville. However, the city is part of Amtrak’s network via the carrier’s Thruway bus service, which operates out of the same station. The main airport is the Gainesville Regional Airport, which lies in the northeast part of the city.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Chattanooga?
Main departure station: Special Transit Services
Most buses depart from the main station in Chattanooga.
All bus stations in Chattanooga:
Special Transit Services
Where does the bus arrive in Gainesville?
Main arrival station: Rosa Parks Downtown Station
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Gainesville.
All bus stations in Gainesville:
Rosa Parks Downtown Station
Bus Terminal - 101 NE 23rd Ave
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