Bus Tickets from St. Louis to Gainesville, FL

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Gainesville.

Bus
Average Price$100 - $213Average Duration20h 55m
31kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$371 - $371Average Duration1d 23h
112kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from St. Louis to Gainesville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 20 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
20h 55mAverage Duration
$100Cheapest ticket
31kgCO₂ emissions

Bus St. Louis to Gainesville, FL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$124
Average bus trip duration20h 55m
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure2:35am
Distance760 miles (1225 km)
Latest bus departure11:30pm

St. Louis to Gainesville Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Gainesville, FL was searched and found on Sep 6, 2025 with a price of $104

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

You can expect to pay from $104 to $113 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to Gainesville, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $104 which is on 2025-09-06.

Usually Greyhound 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

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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 St. Louis to Gainesville that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

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

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.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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