What is the travel distance from Gainesville to Jacksonville?

The distance between the two cities is 62 miles (100 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonville?

The majority of buses traveling from Gainesville to Jacksonville start their journey at Rosa Parks Station and wind up at W Forsyth St. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Gainesville to Jacksonville from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gainesville to Jacksonville on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:40pm	Rosa Parks Station	1h 30m	5:10pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:20pm	Rosa Parks Station	2h 55m	3:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Gainesville to Jacksonville on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:40pm	Rosa Parks Station	1h 30m	5:10pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:20pm	Rosa Parks Station	2h 55m	3:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Gainesville to Jacksonville on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:40pm	Rosa Parks Station	1h 30m	5:10pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:20pm	Rosa Parks Station	2h 55m	3:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Gainesville to Jacksonville on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:20pm	Rosa Parks Station	2h 55m	3:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Gainesville to Jacksonville on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:40pm	Rosa Parks Station	1h 30m	5:10pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:20pm	Rosa Parks Station	2h 55m	3:15pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags

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Get from Gainesville to Jacksonville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2h 55mAverage Duration

62 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,314 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Gainesville Jacksonville recent customer reviews

Every bus driver that showed up denied being the 12:45 pm bus to Jacksonville when my daughter was in ICU after a motorcycle accident and I was trying to get to her and the bus to my knowledge never showed

Leontanette P.

July 7, 2025

Greyhound

3.5/587,371 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Gainesville Jacksonville recent customer reviews

It was good. It would be more convenient for all of us if the bus station was open, however. It was closed n Lake City. It was open in Jacksonville. Otherwise very pleasant.

Rosalind F.

April 28, 2019

Bus was late, had to spend $100 on an uber to not miss my flight

Matthew R.

January 6, 2024

On time

Doris B.

November 4, 2023

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and Jacksonville?

Stops in Gainesville

A - Rosa Parks Station

B - Williston Rd & I-75

C - Greyhound Station

Stops in Jacksonville

A - W Forsyth St

B - Jacksonville Amtrak Station

C - Kings Avenue Station

D - JRTC Greyhound Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Gainesville, FL to Jacksonville, FL by bus

What is the travel distance from Gainesville to Jacksonville?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonville?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/12

$15

11/13

$15

Today

$15

11/15

$15

11/16

$15

11/17

$13

11/18

No data

11/19

$13

The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Jacksonville, FL was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $13

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

You can expect to pay from $13 to $15 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Jacksonville, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-17.