What is the distance between Gainesville and Charlotte?

The distance separating Gainesville and Charlotte is 395 miles (637 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gainesville to Charlotte?

If you're headed to Charlotte from Gainesville, chances are that your bus will leave from Rosa Parks Station and arrive at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company. These are the main 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.

Bus Gainesville to Charlotte from $71 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gainesville to Charlotte on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:40pm	Rosa Parks Station	18h 5m	4:45pm	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:20pm	Rosa Parks Station	11h 15m	11:35pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	Fastest
	Bus	8:00am	Gainesville Bus Stop	12h 55m	8:55pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Gainesville Bus Stop	16h 40m	1:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:20pm	Rosa Parks Station	11h 30m	11:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

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Get from Gainesville to Charlotte

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

12h 55mAverage Duration

395 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and Charlotte?

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 Charlotte

A
Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company
4705 N. Tryon S, Charlotte, NC, USA
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B
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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C
Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station
601 W Trade St , Charlotte, NC 28202
D
Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop
4335 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213
E
4127 Glenwood Dr
4127 Glenwood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 (Exxon Gas Station)

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FlixBus

3.5/511,420 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

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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.

Amtrak

4/55,601 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Gainesville, FL to Charlotte, NC by bus

What is the distance between Gainesville and Charlotte?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gainesville to Charlotte?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$141

11/22

$141

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$143

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$92

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The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $92

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 Charlotte, NC, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $92 to $1,344 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Amtrak 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.