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Pérez Art Museum Miami
Major contemporary art museum on Biscayne Bay, known for international modern and contemporary exhibitions and striking waterfront architecture.










Cheapest price
$92
Average price
$105
Fastest journey
6h 25m
Average duration
8h 15m
Buses per day
14
Distance
326 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gainesville, FL to Miami, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $346.
Distance: 297 miles (479 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$69 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price | $534 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gainesville, FL to Miami, FL:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gainesville, FL to Miami, FL costing on average $130 (€107).
A bus is $465 (€382) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gainesville, FL to Miami, FL costing on average $534 (€439).
Other travel options to Miami, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 16m.
Train takes on average 8h 59m.
Tickets start at around $69 (€57) compared to roughly $93 (€76) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23 (€19). The journey takes 7h 16m versus 5h 18m 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.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
The table below shows live departures for Gainesville, FL to Miami, FL buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 AM Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station | 8h05 | 11:50 AM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 AM Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station | 11h55 | 3:40 PM Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station | 8h15 | 1:35 PM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:35 AM Gainesville, Gale Lemerand Dr (Commuter Lot Parking Garage), FL | 6h50 | 3:25 PM Miami, International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 AM Gainesville, Gale Lemerand Dr (Commuter Lot Parking Garage), FL | 6h50 | 6:00 PM Miami, International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 PM Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station | 7h10 | 7:15 PM Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 PM Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station | 7h40 | 7:45 PM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Gainesville, Gale Lemerand Dr (Commuter Lot Parking Garage), FL | 8h00 | 8:45 PM Miami, International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Gainesville, NW 23rd St (North Walmart Supercenter), FL | 10h20 | 11:50 PM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Gainesville, Gale Lemerand Dr (Commuter Lot Parking Garage), FL | 6h30 | 10:15 PM Miami, International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 6:05 PM Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station | 9h55 | 4:00 AM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 PM Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station | 9h15 | 6:35 AM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 PM Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station | 8h20 | 5:40 AM Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Gainesville, Gale Lemerand Dr (Commuter Lot Parking Garage), FL | 6h25 | 3:55 AM Miami, International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
![]() | 12:35 AM Gainesville, NW 23rd St (North Walmart Supercenter), FL | 9h30 | 10:05 AM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Gainesville, FL to Miami, FL run on average 19 times per day, taking around 7h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 297 miles (479 km) distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 297 miles (479 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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Most Gainesville, FL to Miami, FL buses use the Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station to Miami, Airport Intermodal Station station pair, with some services arriving at Miami, Golden Glades Station. Use this guide to compare Gainesville, FL and Miami, FL bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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