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Bus Gainesville to Key West: Trip Overview

Bus Gainesville to Key West: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$144
Average bus trip duration14h 15m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure3:30 PM
Distance353 miles (568 km)
Latest bus departure10:15 PM

Gainesville to Key West Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Departures6
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures3:30PM - 10:15PM
Minimum Price$144
Average Ticket Price$144
Minimum Trip Duration12h30m
Average Bus Trip Duration14h15m
Distance353 miles (568 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Gainesville - Key West

The bus is the best choice to get to Key West without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

The travel time from Gainesville to Key West is about 14h 15m, but you can get there in as little as 12h 30m with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 354 miles (570 km) that separate the two cities.

About 354 miles (570 km) separate Gainesville and Key West.

You can choose from 6 travel times and travel with FlixBus and Greyhound. The number of buses operating from Gainesville to Key West may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Gainesville to Key West by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 3:30 PM and ending at 10:15 PM.

The majority of buses traveling from Gainesville to Key West start their journey at Greyhound Station and wind up at Caroline St. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, take the bus. With prices starting at $144, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Gainesville to Key West is $144. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $144 and $158, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in Key West, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Ernest Hemingway House and Museum, Duval street, Key West Lighthouse & Keeper’s Quarters Museum, Fort Zachary Taylor State Park Beach and Truman Little White House.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Gainesville to Key West. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Gainesville to Key West.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Gainesville to Key West 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 Key West while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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!

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