Bus from Gainesville, FL to Winter Haven: Tickets & Schedules

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Gainesville to Winter Haven on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
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Rosa Parks Station
Winter Haven Transportation CenterNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
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Rosa Parks Station
Winter Haven Transportation CenterNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
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Rosa Parks Station
Winter Haven Transportation CenterNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
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Rosa Parks Station
Winter Haven Transportation CenterNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Rosa Parks Station
Winter Haven Transportation CenterNo tags

Get from Gainesville to Winter Haven

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
8h 40mAverage Duration
197 kmDistance
5kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gainesville, FL to Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Gainesville to Winter Haven start from $42. The average price for this route is around $82. 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 Winter Haven?

    The average bus travel time from Gainesville to Winter Haven is 8h 40m, covering a distance of 197 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Gainesville to Winter Haven route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Gainesville to Winter Haven at 3:45am. And the latest bus departs at 8:35am.

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

    A bus trip from Gainesville to Winter Haven generates an estimated 5 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 Winter Haven?

    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 Winter Haven?

    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 Winter Haven?

    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 Winter Haven?

    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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Winter Haven was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $71

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