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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
3:30PM
9h40m
1:10AM
Gainesville - Greyhound Station
Cheapest
Fort Lauderdale - Ft Lauderdale Bus Station
Cheapest
Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
11:25AM
6h10m
5:35PM
Gainesville - Rosa Parks Station
2nd Cheapest
Fort Lauderdale - Broward Boulevard Park & Ride
2nd Cheapest
Operated by: RedCoachRedCoach
10:45AM
5h50m
4:35PM
Gainesville - Gainesville-UF
Fastest
Fort Lauderdale - Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL
Fastest
Operated by
Greyhound + FlixBus
10:15PM
11h55m
10:10AM
Gainesville - Greyhound Station
Fort Lauderdale - FLL - Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
1:15PM
9h20m
10:35PM
Gainesville - Greyhound Station
Fort Lauderdale - Ft Lauderdale Bus Station
Bus Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale: Trip Overview

Bus Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$68
Average bus trip duration7h 25m
Number of daily buses18
Earliest bus departure3:50 AM
Distance281 miles (453 km)
Latest bus departure10:45 PM

Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures18
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures3:50AM - 10:45PM
Minimum Price$22
Average Ticket Price$68
Minimum Trip Duration5h50m
Average Bus Trip Duration7h25m
Distance281 miles (453 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteRed Coach, FlixBus, 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 25m, 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 18 daily departures on this route, offered by Red Coach, FlixBus 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 10:45 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 Fort Lauderdale International Airport. 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 $68 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $29 and $198, 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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
03/17
$22
03/18
$47
Today
$22
03/20
$22
03/21
$22
03/22
$22
03/23
$22
03/24
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The cheapest trip from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale was searched and found on Mar 17, 2024 with a price of $22

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

You can expect to pay from $22 to $99 for a bus ticket from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2024-03-20.

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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