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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Rosa Parks Station | Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby | Cheapest | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Rosa Parks Station | Houston Bus Station | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Gainesville Bus Stop | Houston Bus Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Gainesville Bus Stop | Houston Bus Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Gainesville Bus Stop | Downtown Gray & Smith | No tags |
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Get from Gainesville to Houston
The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $170, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and Houston?
Stops in Gainesville
- A700 SE 3rd St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- B3509 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
- C101 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
Stops in Houston
- A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA - B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 - C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA - D7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
- E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA - F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gainesville, FL to Houston, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Gainesville to Houston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Gainesville to Houston start from $170. The average price for this route is around $295. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Gainesville to Houston?
The average bus travel time from Gainesville to Houston is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1265 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 10m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Gainesville to Houston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Gainesville to Houston?
The earliest bus departs from Gainesville to Houston at 1:10am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gainesville to Houston?
A bus trip from Gainesville to Houston generates an estimated 32 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Gainesville to Houston?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Gainesville to Houston?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Gainesville to Houston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Gainesville to Houston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Houston, US was searched and found on Jan 14, 2026 with a price of $168To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gainesville, FL to Houston, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $168 to $307 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $168 which is on 2026-01-14.
Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
