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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Gainesville to Michigan City. Traveling by bus from Gainesville to Michigan City usually takes around 24 hours and 13 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 21 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 538 mi (867 km) |
| Shortest duration | 21h 35m |
| Cheapest price | $165.00 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Gainesville to Michigan City?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Gainesville to Michigan City. 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 | 1d 0h 13m | $170.00 |
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 Michigan City every day, with the average journey taking around 24 hours and 13 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Michigan City usually start from $165.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 24 hours and 13 minutes to cover the 538 miles from Gainesville to Michigan City. However, the fastest bus only takes 21 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 11:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Gainesville to Michigan City, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Gainesville to Michigan City. However, neither bus offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Gainesville to Michigan City; ticket prices start at $232.00.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Gainesville?
Main departure station: Mart 24/7
Most buses depart from the main station in Gainesville.
All bus stations in Gainesville:
Mart 24/7
Where does the bus arrive in Michigan City?
Main arrival station: 4073 Franklin St
All buses from Gainesville arrive at one main station in Michigan City.
All bus stations in Michigan City:
4073 Franklin St
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