Bus from Gainesville, FL to Lake City: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gainesville to Lake City on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
Rosa Parks Station
Lake City Bus StationCheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:57 PM EST.

Get from Gainesville to Lake City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
1hAverage Duration
37 milesDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Gainesville to Lake City?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Gainesville to Lake City start from $18. The average price for this route is around $29. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Gainesville to Lake City?

    The average bus trip duration from Gainesville to Lake City is 1h, covering a distance of 37 miles (60 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 30m and is operated by Tornado Bus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Gainesville to Lake City route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus, FlixBus, Greyhound.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Gainesville to Lake City?

    The earliest bus departs from Gainesville to Lake City at 8:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:35pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gainesville to Lake City?

    A bus trip from Gainesville to Lake City generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Gainesville to Lake City?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Gainesville to Lake City?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from Gainesville to Lake City?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Gainesville to Lake City?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Lake City was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $17

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