Bus from Gainesville, FL to New York City: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gainesville to New York City on December 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
Rosa Parks Station
Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Rosa Parks Station
New York Port AuthorityFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Gainesville Bus Stop
New York Port AuthorityNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Gainesville Bus Stop
New York Port AuthorityNo tags
FlixBusBus
Rosa Parks Station
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:08 AM EST.

Get from Gainesville to New York City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $160, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

54bus per day
1d 7hAverage Duration
1442 kmDistance
36kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gainesville, FL to New York City by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Gainesville to New York City?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Gainesville to New York City start from $160. The average price for this route is around $219. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Gainesville to New York City?

    The average bus travel time from Gainesville to New York City is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 1442 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 25m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Gainesville to New York City route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 54 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Gainesville to New York City?

    The earliest bus departs from Gainesville to New York City at 12:35am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gainesville to New York City?

    A bus trip from Gainesville to New York City generates an estimated 36 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Gainesville to New York City?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Gainesville to New York City?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Gainesville to New York City?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Gainesville to New York City?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-26
$400
11-27
No data
Today
$369
11-29
No data
11-30
$206
12-01
$254
12-02
$197
12-03
$213
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to New York City was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $197

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gainesville, FL to New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $197 to $477 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $197 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually Greyhound, FlixBus 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.

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