Bus Tickets from Newark, NJ to Gainesville, FL

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 27 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: August 29 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Rosa Parks Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 27 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: August 28 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Rosa Parks Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 27 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: August 28 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 27 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: August 29 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 27 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: August 28 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Rosa Parks Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Gainesville.

Bus
Average Price$96 - $306Average Duration1d 2h
36kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$288 - $462Average Duration23h 5m
130kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Newark to Gainesville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
1d 2hAverage Duration
$96Cheapest ticket
36kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Newark, NJ to Gainesville, FL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$145
Average bus trip duration1d 2h
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure1:50am
Distance888 miles (1432 km)
Latest bus departure10:30pm

Newark to Gainesville Bus

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

Best price found
08/22
$135
08/23
$97
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08/27
$104
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Gainesville, FL was searched and found on Aug 23, 2025 with a price of $97

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

You can expect to pay from $97 to $164 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ 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 2025-08-27.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Newark to Gainesville while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

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 Newark, NJ to Gainesville, FL?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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