Bus Tickets from Austin, TX, US to Gainesville, TX

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville (Chevron)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Downtown Austin
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville (Chevron)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin South Congress
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville (Chevron)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Gainesville.

Bus
Average Price$45 - $114Average Duration12h 55m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$34 - $62Average Duration9h 4m
34kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Austin to Gainesville

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 $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
9h 4mAverage Duration
$34Cheapest ticket
34kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Austin, TX, US to Gainesville, TX: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$60
Average bus trip duration12h 55m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure8:20am
Distance237 miles (381 km)
Latest bus departure2:25pm

Austin to Gainesville Bus

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

Best price found
07/29
$50
07/30
$63
Today
$80
08/01
$81
08/02
$57
08/03
$46
08/04
$45
08/05
$45
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Gainesville, TX was searched and found on Aug 4, 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 Austin, TX, US to Gainesville, TX, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $45 to $81 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 $45 which is on 2025-08-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Austin and Gainesville!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Austin to Gainesville, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Austin to Gainesville.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Austin to Gainesville while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to Austin, TX, US by bus?

Bus from Austin, TX, US to Gainesville, TX

You can also go to Gainesville, TX by train

Train from Austin, TX, US to Gainesville, TX

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