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Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Gainesville

Bus
Average priceUS$73 - US$216Average duration19h 15m
20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$181 - US$656Average duration12h 55m
72kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Washington to Gainesville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 12 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just US$181, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
12h 55mAverage duration
US$181Cheapest ticket
72kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington to Gainesville: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$112
Average bus trip duration19h 15m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure06:25
Distance493 miles
Latest bus departure22:45

Washington to Gainesville Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington, DC, US - Gainesville, GA

  1. What's the distance between Washington and Gainesville by coach?

    The journey from Washington to Gainesville by coach covers an approximate distance of 492 miles (794 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Washington to Gainesville without flying?

    To travel from Washington to Gainesville without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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

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US$70
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US$81
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US$65
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington to Gainesville was searched and found on 2 Jul 2025 with a price of US$65

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

You can expect to pay from US$65 to US$128 for a bus ticket from Washington to Gainesville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$65, which is on 2025-07-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Washington and Gainesville!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Washington to Gainesville, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Washington to Gainesville will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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 Washington to Gainesville.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington to Gainesville?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Train from Washington to Gainesville

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