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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Union Station | Rosa Parks Station | Cheapest | |||||
| Union Station | Rosa Parks Station | Fastest | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Union Station | Gainesville Bus Stop | No tags | |||||
| Union Station | Rosa Parks Station | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Union Station | Gainesville Bus Stop | No tags |
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| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$82 - $227 | Average Duration22h 30m | 28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | CheapestMost eco-friendly | ||
Train | Average Price$169 - $169 | Average Duration17h 46m | 103kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars | Fastest |
Busbud recommends taking the train from Washington to GainesvilleAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 17 hours 46 minutes and with fares starting at just $169, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Washington, DC, US to Gainesville, FL: Trip Overview
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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Gainesville, FL was searched and found on Aug 30, 2025 with a price of $75To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Washington, DC, US to Gainesville, FL, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $75 to $104 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Gainesville, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $82 which is on 2025-09-05.
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The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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.
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