Bus from Gainesville, FL to Raleigh: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Gainesville to Raleigh on December 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Rosa Parks Station
Raleigh Bus StationCheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:15 PM EST.

Get from Gainesville to Raleigh

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $131, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
16h 45mAverage Duration
768 kmDistance
19kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gainesville, FL to Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Gainesville to Raleigh start from $131. 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 Raleigh?

    The average bus travel time from Gainesville to Raleigh is 16h 45m, covering a distance of 768 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Gainesville to Raleigh route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak.

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

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

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gainesville to Raleigh?

    A bus trip from Gainesville to Raleigh generates an estimated 19 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 Raleigh?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Gainesville to Raleigh?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

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

    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 Raleigh?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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