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Bus Gainesville to Jacksonville: Trip Overview

Bus Gainesville to Jacksonville: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$49
Average bus trip duration2h 45m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure12:25 PM
Distance60 miles (96 km)
Latest bus departure9:35 PM

Gainesville to Jacksonville Buses

Information on this bus route

Buses travel from Gainesville to Jacksonville about 1 times a day, with the fastest trip taking 216. You can expect to pay about $49 for a bus ticket on this route, though cheaper tickets can be found at $27.

Daily Departures1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:25PM - 9:35PM
Minimum Price$24
Average Ticket Price$49
Minimum Trip Duration2h35m
Average Bus Trip Duration2h45m
Distance60 miles (96 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Gainesville - Jacksonville

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

The average travel time from Gainesville to Jacksonville is about 2h 45m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 2h 35m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 62 miles (100 km) that separate the two cities.

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

On average, there is 1 daily departure on this route, offered by Greyhound and FlixBus. The number of buses running from Gainesville to Jacksonville may change based on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Gainesville to Jacksonville as effortless as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The first bus leaves at 12:25 PM and the last one leaves at 9:35 PM.

The majority of buses traveling from Gainesville to Jacksonville start their journey at Greyhound 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.

Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. With prices starting at $27, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

The average bus ticket price from Gainesville to Jacksonville is $49. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $27 and $101, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, you can do a day trip from Gainesville to Jacksonville. The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Gainesville and Jacksonville is about 5h 10m. So you'll have enough time to visit Jacksonville before returning to Gainesville in the evening.

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 Jacksonville!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Gainesville to Jacksonville, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Jacksonville.

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

Did you know?

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 average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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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