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Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
Major contemporary art museum on Biscayne Bay, known for international exhibitions, striking architecture, and bayfront hanging gardens.
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
10 h 20 m
Average duration
11 h 3 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
479 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Miami, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gainesville, FL to Miami, FL will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 3 buses that leave Gainesville, FL for Miami, FL on Thu, May 28, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct buses cover the 479 km distance in an average of 11 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 20 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest buses will take 12 h 30 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.






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 $45. 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 $45, and a flight costs an average of $353.
Distance: 297 miles (479 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$71 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price | $545 Average price | $94 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 $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gainesville, FL to Miami, FL costing on average $133 (€107).
A bus is $474 (€382) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gainesville, FL to Miami, FL costing on average $545 (€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 $71 (€57) compared to roughly $94 (€76) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€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 Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
The table below shows live departures for Gainesville, FL to Miami, FL buses for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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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 | 12h30 | 4:15 PM Miami, Biscayne Blvd (Bayside Marketplace), FL | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station | 8h15 | 1:35 PM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Gainesville, NW 23rd St (North Walmart Supercenter), FL | 10h20 | 11:50 PM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 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 | 12h30 | 9:50 AM Miami, Biscayne Blvd (Bayside Marketplace), FL | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 PM Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station | 8h20 | 5:40 AM Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 PM Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station | 9h15 | 6:35 AM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
![]() | 1:20 AM Gainesville, FL | 12h30 | 1:50 PM Miami, FL | 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 $45 (€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 $45 (€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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