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  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: 7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Greyhound Bus station
    Operated by
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $251
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Rosa Parks Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: 7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Greyhound Bus station
    Operated by
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $248
Bus Gainesville to Houston: Trip Overview

Bus Gainesville to Houston: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$120
Average bus trip duration1d 3h
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure8:00 AM
Distance784 miles (1264 km)
Latest bus departure10:15 PM

Gainesville to Houston Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Departures12
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures8:00AM - 10:15PM
Minimum Price$100
Average Ticket Price$120
Minimum Trip Duration19h15m
Average Bus Trip Duration1d3h
Distance784 miles (1264 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Gainesville - Houston

The bus is the best choice to get to Houston without flying. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

The travel time from Gainesville to Houston is about 1d 3h, although the fastest bus will take 19h 15m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 782 miles (1261 km) that separate the two cities.

About 782 miles (1261 km) separate Gainesville and Houston.

You can choose from 12 travel times and travel with FlixBus and Greyhound. The number of buses from Gainesville to Houston can differ depending on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Gainesville to Houston as smooth as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 8:00 AM and ending at 10:15 PM.

The majority of buses traveling from Gainesville to Houston start their journey at Greyhound Station and wind up at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Gainesville to Houston by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $88.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Gainesville to Houston is $120. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $88 to $318, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Once in Houston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston Zoo, Discovery Green Parks, Art Car Museum and The Kemah Boardwalk.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Gainesville to Houston. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.

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 Houston!

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Gainesville to Houston will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

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.

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