Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Gainesville, FL

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Henrico
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Rosa Parks Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Rosa Parks Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Henrico
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Rosa Parks Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Gainesville.

Bus
Average Price$115 - $262Average Duration19h 30m
25kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$151 - $182Average Duration15h 27m
90kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Richmond to Gainesville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 15 hours 27 minutes and with fares starting at just $151, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
15h 27mAverage Duration
$151Cheapest ticket
90kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond to Gainesville: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$172
Average bus trip duration19h 30m
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure2:35am
Distance609 miles (982 km)
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Richmond to Gainesville Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond to Gainesville was searched and found on Jun 28, 2025 with a price of $107

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Will you be returning to Richmond by bus?

Bus from Richmond to Gainesville

You can also go to Gainesville by train

Train from Richmond to Gainesville

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