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Bus Gainesville to Baton Rouge: Trip Overview

Bus Gainesville to Baton Rouge: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$154
Average bus trip duration16h 5m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure3:00 AM
Distance504 miles (812 km)
Latest bus departure10:20 PM

Gainesville to Baton Rouge Buses

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Baton Rouge from Gainesville, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures6
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures3:00AM - 10:20PM
Minimum Price$93
Average Ticket Price$154
Minimum Trip Duration13h30m
Average Bus Trip Duration16h5m
Distance504 miles (812 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Gainesville - Baton Rouge

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Baton Rouge without flying. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

Traveling from Gainesville to Baton Rouge takes about 16h 5m on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 13h 30m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 503 miles (812 km) that separate the two cities.

Gainesville and Baton Rouge are 503 miles (812 km) apart.

About 6 buses travel this route daily, provided by Greyhound. The number of buses from Gainesville to Baton Rouge can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Gainesville to Baton Rouge a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates from 3:00 AM for the initial departure and runs until 10:20 PM for the final departure.

If you're headed to Baton Rouge from Gainesville, chances are that your bus will depart from La Flor de Jalisco Bus Stop and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, go for the bus. With prices starting at $93, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

The bus ticket costs $154 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $93 to $194, so it's good to do your research before booking.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Gainesville to Baton Rouge.

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 Gainesville to Baton Rouge.

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Did you know?

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

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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