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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: N. Hollywood (Lankershim)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $242
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $416
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $420
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $417
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $328
Bus Gainesville to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Bus Gainesville to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$251
Average bus trip duration2d 5h
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure1:15 PM
Distance1962 miles (3163 km)
Latest bus departure10:20 PM

Gainesville to Los Angeles Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures7
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures1:15PM - 10:20PM
Minimum Price$211
Average Ticket Price$251
Minimum Trip Duration2d1h
Average Bus Trip Duration2d5h
Distance1962 miles (3163 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Gainesville - Los Angeles

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Los Angeles without flying. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

Traveling from Gainesville to Los Angeles takes about 2d 5h on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 2d 1h with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 1956 miles (3155 km) that separate the two cities.

Gainesville and Los Angeles are 1956 miles (3155 km) apart.

About 7 buses travel this route daily, provided by Greyhound. The number of buses from Gainesville to Los Angeles can differ depending on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Gainesville to Los Angeles 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 bus service operates from 1:15 PM for the initial departure and runs until 10:20 PM for the final departure.

The majority of buses traveling from Gainesville to Los Angeles start their journey at La Flor de Jalisco Bus Stop and wind up at Ramirez Street bus stop. These are the most popular 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.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Gainesville to Los Angeles by choosing to travel by bus. With prices starting at $225, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

The bus ticket costs $251 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $225 to $310, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Rose Bowl Loop, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, La Brea Tar Pits, Walt Disney Concert Hall and Norton Simon Museum.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Gainesville to Los Angeles. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Gainesville to Los Angeles.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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

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!

Will you be returning to Gainesville by bus?

Bus from Los Angeles to Gainesville

You can also go to Los Angeles by train

Train from Gainesville to Los Angeles

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