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Cheap buses leaving Saturday

One passenger / one way

5:15AM
6h5m
11:20AM
Gainesville - Gainesville-UF
Cheapest
Fort Lauderdale - Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL
Cheapest
6:40AM
7h
1:40PM
Gainesville - Greyhound Station
2nd Cheapest
Fort Lauderdale - Ft Lauderdale Bus Station
2nd Cheapest
10:45AM
5h50m
4:35PM
Gainesville - Gainesville-UF
Fastest
Fort Lauderdale - Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL
Fastest
12:25PM
9h40m
10:05PM
Gainesville - Greyhound Station
Fort Lauderdale - Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)
10:15PM
11h10m
9:25AM
Gainesville - Greyhound Station
Fort Lauderdale - Broward Blvd Park & Ride
Bus Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale: Trip Overview

Bus Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$62
Average bus trip duration7h 10m
Number of daily buses20
Earliest bus departure3:50 AM
Distance282 miles (454 km)
Latest bus departure10:15 PM

Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures20
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures3:50AM - 10:15PM
Minimum Price$29
Average Ticket Price$62
Minimum Trip Duration5h50m
Average Bus Trip Duration7h10m
Distance282 miles (454 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Red Coach, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Gainesville - Fort Lauderdale

The best way to travel from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale is by bus. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

The travel time from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale is about 7h 10m, but you can get there in as little as 5h 50m with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 278 miles (448 km) that separate the two cities.

Gainesville and Fort Lauderdale are 278 miles (448 km) apart.

On average, there are 20 daily departures on this route, offered by FlixBus, Red Coach and Greyhound. The number of buses running from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates from 3:50 AM for the initial departure and runs until 10:15 PM for the final departure.

If you're headed to Fort Lauderdale from Gainesville, chances are that your bus will depart from Greyhound Station and arrive at Broward Blvd Park & Ride. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $29.

The bus ticket costs $62 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $29 and $141, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in Fort Lauderdale, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Fort Lauderdale Boat Tours, The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Museum of Discovery and Science, NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale and Fort Lauderdale Historical Society.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Gainesville and Fort Lauderdale!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

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

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Bus from Fort Lauderdale to Gainesville

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