What is the distance between Jacksonville and Gainesville?

The distance between the two cities is 62 miles (100 km).

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

If you're headed to Gainesville from Jacksonville, chances are that your bus will depart from W Forsyth St and arrive at Rosa Parks Station. These are the main 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.

Bus Jacksonville to Gainesville from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Jacksonville to Gainesville on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:30am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1h 30m	12:00pm	Rosa Parks Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Jacksonville to Gainesville on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:30am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1h 30m	12:00pm	Rosa Parks Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Jacksonville to Gainesville on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:30am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1h 30m	12:00pm	Rosa Parks Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:39 AM EST.

Get from Jacksonville to Gainesville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

62 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Jacksonville and Gainesville?

Stops in Jacksonville

A
W Forsyth St
1111 W Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA
B
Jacksonville Amtrak Station
3570 Clifford Ln, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA
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C
Kings Avenue Station
1003 Kings Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207
D
JRTC Greyhound Bus Station
111 W. Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, USA

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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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,397 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.

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.

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

What is the distance between Jacksonville and Gainesville?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$15

11/21

$17

Today

$19

11/23

$18

11/24

$17

11/25

$18

11/26

$20

11/27

$19

The cheapest trip from Jacksonville, FL to Gainesville, FL was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $20 for a bus ticket from Jacksonville, FL to Gainesville, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-24.