What is the travel distance from Austin to Gainesville?

Austin and Gainesville are 236 miles (381 km) apart.

Bus Austin to Gainesville from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Austin to Gainesville on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:25pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	7h 10m	9:35pm	Gainesville (Chevron)	No tags
	Bus	2:25pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	7h 10m	9:35pm	Gainesville (Chevron)	No tags
	Bus	2:25pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	7h 10m	9:35pm	Gainesville (Chevron)	No tags
	Bus	2:25pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	7h 10m	9:35pm	Gainesville (Chevron)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:20am	Austin South Congress	13h 15m	9:35pm	Gainesville (Chevron)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Gainesville

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 9 hours 4 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 4mAverage Duration

235 milesDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$41 - $126	Average Duration12h 55m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$35 - $85	Average Duration9h 4m	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,371 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Austin, TX, US to Gainesville, TX by bus

What is the travel distance from Austin to Gainesville?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$83

11/18

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11/22

$54

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11/24

$70

The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Gainesville, TX was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $54

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

You can expect to pay from $54 to $83 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to Gainesville, TX based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-11-22.