What is the travel distance from Detroit to Gainesville?

The distance between the two cities is 972 miles (1568 km).

Bus Detroit to Gainesville from $159 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Detroit to Gainesville on November 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	9:45am	Detroit Bus Station	1d 8h	5:05pm	Gainesville (Chevron)	No tags
	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 6h	9:35pm	Gainesville (Chevron)	No tags
	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 10h	9:00am	Gainesville (Chevron)	No tags

Get from Detroit to Gainesville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $159, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 8hAverage Duration

970 milesDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to Gainesville, TX: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$161

Average bus trip duration1d 8h

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure9:45am

Distance970 miles (1564 km)

Latest bus departure11:25pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,346 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

3.5/511,146 reviews

Staff4.1

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, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

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