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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Gainesville, FL
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$44
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$61
Fastest journey on Sep 18
5 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
6 h 4 m
Buses on Sep 18
9
Distance
447 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Gainesville, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Gainesville, FL will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 9 buses from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Gainesville, FL, including 8 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 447 km distance in an average of 6 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 6 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus9:45 AM6h05Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL3:50 PMGainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station$441One-way0 transfers
12:30 AM7h20Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL7:50 AMGainesville, NW 23rd St (North Walmart Supercenter), FL$481One-way0 transfers- FlixBus9:05 AM6h30Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL3:35 PMGainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station$481One-way0 transfers
- +FlixBus5:20 PM7h45Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL1:05 AMGainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station$501One-way1 transfer
1:00 PM5h50Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)6:50 PMGainesville, Gale Lemerand Dr (Commuter Lot Parking Garage), FL$531One-way0 transfers
- 1:00 PM5h50Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)6:50 PMGainesville, Gale Lemerand Dr (Commuter Lot Parking Garage), FL$531One-way0 transfers
- 6:00 PM6h00Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)12:00 AMGainesville, Gale Lemerand Dr (Commuter Lot Parking Garage), FL$641One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:45 AM6h05Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL3:50 PMGainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station$441One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 AM6h10Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)2:10 PMGainesville, Gale Lemerand Dr (Commuter Lot Parking Garage), FL$731One-way0 transfers
- 12:45 AM6h15Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)7:00 AMGainesville, Gale Lemerand Dr (Commuter Lot Parking Garage), FL$871One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Fort Lauderdale, FL to Gainesville, FL
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Gainesville, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $80 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $80, while a flight costs an average of $878.
Distance: 277 miles (447 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$80 Average price Cheapest | $878 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
6h 59m Average total duration Fastest 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Gainesville, FL:
A bus is $798 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Gainesville, FL costing on average $878.
Other travel options to Gainesville, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 29m.
Tickets start at around $80 compared to roughly $82 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2. The journey takes 6h 29m versus 4h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Greyhound, Pinkbus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Fort Lauderdale, FL to Gainesville, FL Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $53 |
Live departures
Fort Lauderdale, FL to Gainesville, FL bus times
The table below shows live departures for Fort Lauderdale, FL to Gainesville, FL buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 AM Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL | 7h20 | 7:50 AM Gainesville, NW 23rd St (North Walmart Supercenter), FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:45 AM Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1) | 6h15 | 7:00 AM Gainesville, Gale Lemerand Dr (Commuter Lot Parking Garage), FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:00 AM Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1) | 6h10 | 2:10 PM Gainesville, Gale Lemerand Dr (Commuter Lot Parking Garage), FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:05 AM Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL | 6h30 | 3:35 PM Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:40 AM Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1) | 7h20 | 5:00 PM Gainesville, Gale Lemerand Dr (Commuter Lot Parking Garage), FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:45 AM Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL | 6h05 | 3:50 PM Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:00 PM Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1) | 5h50 | 6:50 PM Gainesville, Gale Lemerand Dr (Commuter Lot Parking Garage), FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
| +FlixBus | 5:20 PM Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL | 7h45 | 1:05 AM Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station | 1 transfer | |
| 6:00 PM Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1) | 6h00 | 12:00 AM Gainesville, Gale Lemerand Dr (Commuter Lot Parking Garage), FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Gainesville, FL
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Buses from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Gainesville, FL run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 277 miles (447 km) distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 277 miles (447 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 5h 50m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Bus providers: Pinkbus, Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Gainesville, FLYou can travel by bus between Fort Lauderdale, FL to Gainesville, FL with Pinkbus, Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus for as low as $37. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Gainesville, FL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Gainesville, FL by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gainesville, FL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Pinkbus
- If you need assistance, contact RedCoach 48 hours before your trip for help with boarding and luggage.
- Florida Museum of Natural History, featuring extensive exhibits on Florida's flora, fauna, and cultural heritage
- Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, a 62-acre garden showcasing diverse plant collections and scenic landscapes
- Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park, a unique geological formation with a large sinkhole and nature trails
- Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, offering wildlife viewing, hiking, and panoramic views of the prairie ecosystem
- Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, housing a diverse collection of artworks from around the world.
- Explore the vibrant local art scene at the Gainesville Artwalk, featuring galleries and live performances
- Visit the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, home to a variety of animal species and educational programs
- Enjoy a day of outdoor activities at Lake Wauburg, offering boating, picnicking, and climbing walls
- Discover the historic Haile Homestead, known for its "Talking Walls" filled with writings from the 19th century
- Attend a performance at the Hippodrome Theatre, showcasing plays, films, and special events.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Pinkbus
- RedCoach tickets are refundable up to 2 hours before the scheduled departure time, with a service fee up to 50% of the ticket price.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Pinkbus
- You may carry up to 2 pieces of checked baggage and one free personal backpack.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Pinkbus
- Additional luggage can be added to your booking.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Pinkbus
- Only ADA service animals are permitted onboard.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Gainesville, FL
Most Fort Lauderdale, FL to Gainesville, FL buses use the Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1) to Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station station pair, with some services arriving at Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station. Use this guide to compare Fort Lauderdale, FL and Gainesville, FL bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Fort Lauderdale, FL station do buses to Gainesville, FL leave from?
Getting to Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1) from Fort Lauderdale city centre
Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1) is 5 km from Fort Lauderdale city centre. Public transport options include:
Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1) bus station facilities and services
Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several dining options are available within Terminal 1.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal. ATMs are aTMs are located throughout the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1): The terminal is fully accessible with elevators and assistance services.
Getting to Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave from Fort Lauderdale city centre
Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave is 2 km from Fort Lauderdale city centre. Public transport options include:
Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave bus station facilities and services
Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave. ATMs are available at Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave: Wheelchair accessible entrance and platforms.
Getting to Fort Lauderdale from Fort Lauderdale city centre
Fort Lauderdale bus station facilities and services
Fort Lauderdale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi is available within the station. ATMs are available at Fort Lauderdale.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Fort Lauderdale.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Fort Lauderdale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Fort Lauderdale: The station is accessible for individuals with disabilities.
Getting to Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station from Gainesville city centre
Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station bus station facilities and services
Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi is available at the station. ATMs are available at Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station: The station is wheelchair accessible.
Getting to Gainesville, NW 23rd St (North Walmart Supercenter) from Gainesville city centre
Gainesville, NW 23rd St (North Walmart Supercenter) is 7 km from Gainesville city centre. Public transport options include:
Gainesville, NW 23rd St (North Walmart Supercenter) bus station facilities and services
Gainesville, NW 23rd St (North Walmart Supercenter) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Gainesville, NW 23rd St (North Walmart Supercenter). ATMs are available at Gainesville, NW 23rd St (North Walmart Supercenter).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gainesville, NW 23rd St (North Walmart Supercenter).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gainesville, NW 23rd St (North Walmart Supercenter): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gainesville, NW 23rd St (North Walmart Supercenter): Bus stop has basic accessibility features.
Getting to Gainesville from Gainesville city centre
Gainesville bus station facilities and services
Gainesville has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Gainesville. ATMs are available at Gainesville.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gainesville.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gainesville: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gainesville: Accessible for persons with reduced mobility.
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