Skip to search formSkip to contentSkip to footer

Find cheap bus tickets from Gainesville to Durham

Easily compare and book your next trip with Busbud

Trusted by 65M+ travelers every year looking for bus and train tickets
Serving 2M+ bus and train routes in more than 80 countries
Dedicated customer service from booking to travel
Bus Gainesville to Durham: Trip Overview

Bus Gainesville to Durham: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$107
Average bus trip duration18h 10m
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure1:00 AM
Distance479 miles (772 km)
Latest bus departure10:15 PM

Gainesville to Durham 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 Durham.

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

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Durham 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 Departures13
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures1:00AM - 10:15PM
Minimum Price$102
Average Ticket Price$107
Minimum Trip Duration13h55m
Average Bus Trip Duration18h10m
Distance479 miles (772 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Gainesville - Durham

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Durham without flying. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

Traveling from Gainesville to Durham takes about 18h 10m on average, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 13h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 481 miles (776 km) that separate the two cities.

Gainesville and Durham are 481 miles (776 km) apart.

About 13 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus and Greyhound. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Gainesville to Durham may vary. Simplify your trip from Gainesville to Durham by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates from 1:00 AM for the initial departure and runs until 10:15 PM for the final departure.

If you're headed to Durham from Gainesville, chances are that your bus will depart from Greyhound Station and arrive at Durham Greyhound Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, choose the bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $102.

The bus ticket costs $107 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $102 and $109, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Once in Durham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Hall Hill Farm, Oriental Museum, High Force Waterfall, HMS Trincomalee Trust and Killhope - The North of England Lead Mining Museum.

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 Durham 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 Durham, 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 Durham.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Gainesville to Durham while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

Will you be returning to Gainesville by bus?

Bus from Durham to Gainesville

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud.com makes it easy for you to find, compare and book city-to-city bus tickets, all over the world. We save you the extra trip to the bus station. With several language and currency options available, Busbud seeks to cater to international bus travelers no matter where they are in the world. Busbud prides itself on its worldwide partnerships. We make it possible for you to buy tickets with its large network of trustworthy bus partners like Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.