Bus Tickets from Jacksonville, FL to Gainesville, GA

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Jacksonville
    Departure location: Jacksonville Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Compare 2 ways to go from Jacksonville to Gainesville

Bus
Average PriceUS$56 - US$91Average Duration13h 35m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$171 - US$451Average Duration1d 8h
44kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 13 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
13h 35mAverage Duration
US$56Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Jacksonville, FL to Gainesville, GA: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$81
Average Bus Trip Duration13h 35m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure9:35am
Distance483 km
Latest bus departure9:45pm

Jacksonville to Gainesville Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Jacksonville, FL - Gainesville, GA

  1. What is the travel distance from Jacksonville to Gainesville?

    The distance covered from Jacksonville to Gainesville is 487 km (302 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Jacksonville to Gainesville?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Jacksonville Amtrak Station, in Jacksonville, and end it at La Flor de Jalisco Bus Stop, in Gainesville.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Jacksonville, FL to Gainesville, GA was searched and found on Aug 31, 2025 with a price of US$49

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, GA, as early as possible.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling 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?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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