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Bus Indianapolis to Gainesville: Trip Overview

Bus Indianapolis to Gainesville: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$195
Average bus trip duration23h
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure3:40 AM
Distance731 miles (1178 km)
Latest bus departure8:45 PM

Indianapolis to Gainesville Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures9
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures3:40AM - 8:45PM
Minimum Price$142
Average Ticket Price$195
Minimum Trip Duration18h20m
Average Bus Trip Duration23h
Distance731 miles (1178 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Indianapolis - Gainesville

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Gainesville without flying. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

Traveling from Indianapolis to Gainesville takes around 23h on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 18h 20m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 732 miles (1180 km) that separate the two cities.

Indianapolis and Gainesville are 732 miles (1180 km) apart.

About 9 buses travel this route daily, provided by Greyhound and FlixBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Indianapolis to Gainesville may vary. Want to make your bus journey from Indianapolis to Gainesville 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 3:40 AM for the initial departure and runs until 8:45 PM for the final departure.

If you're headed to Gainesville from Indianapolis, chances are that your bus will depart from Greyhound Amtrak Station and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, pick the bus. With prices starting at $142, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

The bus ticket costs $195 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $142 and $258, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Indianapolis and Gainesville!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Indianapolis to Gainesville, 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 Indianapolis to Gainesville will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Indianapolis to Gainesville.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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