Bus from Jacksonville, FL to Gainesville, FL: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Jacksonville to Gainesville on November 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
Jacksonville Bus Station
Rosa Parks StationCheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 7:10 AM EST.

Get from Jacksonville to Gainesville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1h 30mAverage Duration
99 kmDistance
2kgCO₂ emissions

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

    The cheapest bus tickets from Jacksonville to Gainesville start from $29. The average price for this route is around $33. 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 Jacksonville to Gainesville?

    The average bus travel time from Jacksonville to Gainesville is 1h 30m, covering a distance of 99 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Jacksonville to Gainesville at 8:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30am.

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

    A bus trip from Jacksonville to Gainesville generates an estimated 2 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 Jacksonville to Gainesville?

    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 Jacksonville to Gainesville?

    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 Jacksonville to Gainesville?

    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 Jacksonville to Gainesville?

    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
11-25
$31
11-26
$34
Today
$27
11-28
$27
11-29
$26
11-30
$28
12-01
$27
12-02
$21
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Jacksonville, FL to Gainesville, FL was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $34 for a bus ticket from Jacksonville, FL to Gainesville, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-12-02.

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