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Gainesville to Benton Bus Schedule
Bus from Gainesville to Benton: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Gainesville to Benton. Traveling by bus from Gainesville to Benton usually takes around 8 hours and 40 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 7 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 268 mi (431 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 40m |
| Cheapest price | $77.18 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Gainesville to Benton?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Gainesville to Benton. Greyhound is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 2 | 8h 40m | $82.40 |
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 2 bus trips from Gainesville to Benton every day, with the average journey taking around 8 hours and 40 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Benton usually start from $77.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Gainesville to Benton
The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 40 minutes to cover the 268 miles from Gainesville to Benton. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 hours and 40 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.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 4:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Gainesville to Benton, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Gainesville?
Main departure station: Chevron
Most buses depart from the main station in Gainesville.
All bus stations in Gainesville:
Chevron
Where does the bus arrive in Benton?
Main arrival station: Pilot Station
All buses from Gainesville arrive at one main station in Benton.
All bus stations in Benton:
Pilot Station
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