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Bus Gainesville to Lake Placid: Trip Overview

Bus Gainesville to Lake Placid: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$126
Average bus trip duration10h 40m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure6:40 AM
Latest bus departure11:15 PM

Gainesville to Lake Placid Buses

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Gainesville to Lake Placid.

Bus service from Gainesville to Lake Placid will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Gainesville to Lake Placid, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Gainesville - Lake Placid

The best way to travel from Gainesville to Lake Placid is by bus. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

The average travel time from Gainesville to Lake Placid is about 10h 40m, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 10h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 173 miles (279 km) that separate the two cities.

Gainesville and Lake Placid are 173 miles (279 km) apart.

If you're headed to Lake Placid from Gainesville, chances are that your bus will depart from Greyhound Station and arrive at Taqueria Y Tienda Jalisco - Lake Placid. These are the primary 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.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. $126 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Lake Placid from Gainesville.

The bus ticket costs $126 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $126 to $128, so it's good to do your research before booking.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Gainesville to Lake Placid but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Gainesville to Lake Placid that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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Bus from Lake Placid to Gainesville

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