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Bus Gainesville to Columbia: Trip Overview

Bus Gainesville to Columbia: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$177
Average bus trip duration1d 15h
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure1:00 AM
Distance861 miles (1388 km)
Latest bus departure7:45 PM

Gainesville to Columbia Buses

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Gainesville to Columbia.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Gainesville to Columbia from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Gainesville - Columbia

The bus is the best choice to get to Columbia without flying. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

The average travel time from Gainesville to Columbia is about 1d 15h, although the fastest bus will take 1d 3h, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 858 miles (1384 km) that separate the two cities.

About 858 miles (1384 km) separate Gainesville and Columbia.

Most of the buses traveling from Gainesville to Columbia leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $153.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Gainesville to Columbia is $177. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $153 to $219, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Gainesville to Columbia. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Gainesville to Columbia but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Gainesville to Columbia, 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 Gainesville to Columbia.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Gainesville to Columbia, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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

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!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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