What is the travel distance from Jacksonville to Gainesville?

About 302 miles (487 km) separate Jacksonville and Gainesville.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Jacksonville to Gainesville start their journey at Jacksonville Amtrak Station and wind up at La Flor de Jalisco Bus Stop. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Jacksonville to Gainesville from $59 | Compare & Save up to 56%

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from $70

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from $57

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Cheap buses leaving Wednesday

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: July 30 at 9:25pm
Departure city: Jacksonville
Departure location: Jacksonville Bus Station
Arrival time: July 31 at 11:00am
Destination city: Gainesville
Destination location: Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 13h 35m

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$59 - $133	Average Duration13h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$135 - $681	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 13 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

13h 35mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest ticket

12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Jacksonville, FL to Gainesville, GA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$99

Average bus trip duration13h 35m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure10:30am

Distance300 miles (483 km)

Latest bus departure9:45pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,140 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

FlixBus

3.5/59,784 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Wanda Coach

Jacksonville to Gainesville Bus

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

Where are the popular stops in Jacksonville and Gainesville?

Stops in Jacksonville

A - Jacksonville Amtrak Station

B - W Forsyth St

C - Kings Avenue Station

D - JRTC Greyhound Bus Station

Stops in Gainesville

A - La Flor de Jalisco Bus Stop

B - Gainesville Bus Station Mart 24/7

C - El Expreso Gainesville Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions for your trip Jacksonville, FL - Gainesville, GA

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

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Jacksonville to Gainesville.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 Jacksonville to Gainesville, 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 Jacksonville to Gainesville that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Jacksonville to Gainesville, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Jacksonville, FL to Gainesville, GA?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time13h 35m	Avg Price$99	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 8h	Avg Price$253	Daily Departures2

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Bus Tickets from Jacksonville, FL to Gainesville, GA

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Bus Jacksonville, FL to Gainesville, GA: Trip Overview

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Jacksonville to Gainesville Bus

Where are the popular stops in Jacksonville and Gainesville?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Jacksonville, FL - Gainesville, GA

What is the travel distance from Jacksonville to Gainesville?

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

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from Jacksonville, FL to Gainesville, GA?

Will you be returning to Jacksonville, FL by bus?

You can also go to Gainesville, GA by train

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