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Bus Gainesville to Detroit: Trip Overview

Bus Gainesville to Detroit: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$112
Average bus trip duration1d 4h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure1:00 AM
Distance874 miles (1409 km)
Latest bus departure10:15 PM

Gainesville to Detroit Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures3
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures1:00AM - 10:15PM
Minimum Price$101
Average Ticket Price$112
Minimum Trip Duration1d2h
Average Bus Trip Duration1d4h
Distance874 miles (1409 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Gainesville - Detroit

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Detroit without flying. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

Traveling from Gainesville to Detroit takes around 1d 4h on average, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 1d 2h. This is the time it takes to travel the 877 miles (1413 km) that separate the two cities.

Gainesville and Detroit are 877 miles (1413 km) apart.

About 3 buses travel this route daily, provided by Greyhound and FlixBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Gainesville to Detroit may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Gainesville to Detroit 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 1:00 AM for the initial departure and runs until 10:15 PM for the final departure.

The majority of buses traveling from Gainesville to Detroit start their journey at Greyhound Station and wind up at Detroit Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, pick the bus. $101 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Detroit from Gainesville.

The bus ticket costs $112 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $101 and $191, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Once in Detroit, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Detroit Institute of Arts, Motown Museum, Detroit Historical Museum, Eastern Market and Ford Piquette Avenue Plant.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Gainesville to Detroit. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Gainesville to Detroit.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Gainesville to Detroit, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Detroit.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Gainesville to Detroit.

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

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

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