What's the distance between Gainesville and Fort Myers by coach?

The distance between Gainesville and Fort Myers by coach is approximately 212 miles (341 km).

How can I get from Gainesville to Fort Myers without driving?

You can travel to Fort Myers from Gainesville by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Gainesville to Fort Myers from £36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Gainesville to Fort Myers on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:00	Gainesville-UF	5h 10m	20:10	Fort Myers, FL	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:30	Gainesville Bus Stop	8h 35m	15:05	Ft Myers Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:40	Rosa Parks Station	11h 40m	10:20	Ft Myers Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 02:24 EST.

Get from Gainesville to Fort Myers

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just £39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

9h 45mAverage duration

209 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and Fort Myers?

Stops in Gainesville

A
Rosa Parks Station
700 SE 3rd St, Gainesville, FL 32601
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B
Williston Rd & I-75
3509 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
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C
Greyhound Station
101 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
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Stops in Fort Myers

A
Daniels Pkwy & I-75
13600 Indian Paint Ln (McDonald's on Daniels Pwy and I-75), Fort Myers, FL 33912
B
Colonial Blvd & I-75
Walmart, 4770 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33966
C
Rosa Parks
2250 Widman Way, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,397 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

RedCoach

4/54,065 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.8

Based on 4065 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. RedCoach ticket prices on this trip start at £42

RedCoach Gainesville Fort Myers recent customer reviews

I called the Red Coach company to make sure I was at the right bus stop since I was not familiar with the area. After I was given no helpful advice, I waited for my bus where my GPS told me to. My bus then blew right by me as I tried to flag it down. The driver waved and shrugged as he drove by.

Olivia R.

19 May 2021

No limited capacity on the bus, therefore social distancing could not be maintained. I had to call customer service because I wasn’t notified that my original bus ticket was cancelled and replaced with a bus that was scheduled 2 hours later on the day that I had to travel. Had I known that the bus wasn’t going to limit its capacity to protect its customers during a pandemic, I wouldn’t have scheduled a trip at all.

Madeleine W.

28 November 2020

Excellent and comfortable. I would only say though that I didn’t understand WHERE the drop off was in Ft. Myers. My friend didn’t know his to get to Fgcu?? I didn’t know that is what it stood for. I would have explained that better for travelers from out if town.

Nina M.

2 January 2020

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Gainesville, FL to Fort Myers

What's the distance between Gainesville and Fort Myers by coach?
The distance between Gainesville and Fort Myers by coach is approximately 212 miles (341 km).
How can I get from Gainesville to Fort Myers without driving?
You can travel to Fort Myers from Gainesville by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

20/11

£73

21/11

£73

Today

£78

23/11

£45

24/11

£89

25/11

£73

26/11

£78

27/11

£47

The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Fort Myers was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £45

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 Fort Myers as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £45 to £121 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Fort Myers based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £45, which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually 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.