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Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
5:15AM
2h35m
7:50AM
Orlando - Greyhound Station
Cheapest
Gainesville - Greyhound Station
Cheapest
Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
1:00PM
2h40m
3:40PM
Orlando - Greyhound Station
2nd Cheapest
Gainesville - Greyhound Station
2nd Cheapest
Operated by: RedCoachRedCoach
11:45PM
1h50m
1:35AM
Orlando - Orlando RedCoach Station, FL
Fastest
Gainesville - Gainesville-UF
Fastest
Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
10:10AM
2h5m
12:15PM
Orlando - Greyhound Station
Gainesville - Greyhound Station
Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
12:35PM
2h10m
2:45PM
Orlando - Greyhound Station
Gainesville - Greyhound Station
Bus Orlando to Gainesville: Trip Overview

Bus Orlando to Gainesville: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$31
Average bus trip duration2h 10m
Number of daily buses15
Earliest bus departure5:00 AM
Distance95 miles (153 km)
Latest bus departure11:45 PM

Orlando to Gainesville Buses

Information on this bus route

Buses travel from Orlando to Gainesville about 15 times a day, with the fastest trip taking 139. You can expect to pay about $31 for a bus ticket on this route, though cheaper tickets can be found at $28.

Daily Departures15
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures5:00AM - 11:45PM
Minimum Price$21
Average Ticket Price$31
Minimum Trip Duration1h50m
Average Bus Trip Duration2h10m
Distance95 miles (153 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteRed Coach, FlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Orlando - Gainesville

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Gainesville without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

On average, the trip from Orlando to Gainesville takes around 2h 10m, but you can get there in as little as 1h 50m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 96 miles (155 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Orlando and Gainesville is 96 miles (155 km).

About 15 buses travel this route daily, provided by Red Coach, FlixBus and Greyhound. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Orlando to Gainesville may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Orlando to Gainesville a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 5:00 AM and 11:45 PM.

If you're headed to Gainesville from Orlando, chances are that your bus will leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at Rosa Parks 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.

Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. With prices starting at $28, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

You can expect to pay around $31 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $28 and $82, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, a day trip from Orlando to Gainesville is definitely doable. The round-trip travel time is around 3h 40m. So you'll have enough time to visit Gainesville before returning to Orlando in the evening.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03/17
$34
Today
$29
03/19
$29
03/20
$22
03/21
$23
03/22
$22
03/23
$21
03/24
$22
The cheapest trip from Orlando to Gainesville was searched and found on Mar 23, 2024 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $74 for a bus ticket from Orlando to Gainesville based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2024-03-23.

Usually RedCoach 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Orlando to Gainesville but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Orlando 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 Orlando 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 Orlando to Gainesville.

Did you know?

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

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

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.

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