What is the distance between Gainesville and Washington?

The distance separating Gainesville and Washington is 706 miles (1138 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gainesville to Washington?

If you're headed to Washington from Gainesville, chances are that your bus will leave from Rosa Parks Station and arrive at Union Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, The Mall/Monuments, Arlington National Cemetery, Georgetown and National Air and Space Museum.

Bus Gainesville to Washington from $100 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Gainesville to Washington on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:20pm	Gainesville Bus Stop	1d 4h	7:20pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	5:15pm	Rosa Parks Station	23h 30m	4:45pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	5:35pm	Rosa Parks Station	1d 1h	7:20pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:00pm	Rosa Parks Station	1d 2h	10:55pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:20pm	Rosa Parks Station	1d 7h	5:55am	Union Station	No tags

Get from Gainesville to Washington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $108, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

1d Average Duration

710 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and Washington?

Stops in Gainesville

A
Rosa Parks Station
700 SE 3rd St, Gainesville, FL 32601
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B
Williston Rd & I-75
3509 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
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C
Greyhound Station
101 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
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Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Gainesville Washington recent customer reviews

Horrible. No type of checks for passengers entering bus. Passenger was able to get beer on the bus and was drunk. He got into a fight with a young man claiming that he was a federal agent. Plug outlets didn't work properly. Very uncomfortable ride.

Corry R.

November 28, 2024

The first bus. The bus driver did not make the announcement as to what or where we were. When we stopped to pick up or drop off people. Fortunately, many people were paying attention and knew when to get off of the bus.

Rain L.

August 6, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,401 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,598 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC, US by bus

What is the distance between Gainesville and Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gainesville to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

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The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $118

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $118 to $698 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $118 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.