Bus Tickets from Gainesville (FL) to Columbus (OH)

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Rosa Parks Station
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Rosa Parks Station
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville Bus Stop
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: 100 E Rich St
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville Bus Stop
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Rosa Parks Station
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: 100 E Rich St
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Gainesville to Columbus: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$206
Average bus trip duration1d 2h
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure1:10am
Distance712 miles (1148 km)
Latest bus departure5:15pm

Gainesville to Columbus Bus

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gainesville to Columbus, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $116 to $158 for a bus ticket from Gainesville to Columbus based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $116 which is on 2025-06-19.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc. 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

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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 Columbus.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

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

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