Bus from Durham, NC, US to Gainesville, GA: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Durham to Gainesville on January 20
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Durham Greyhound Bus Station
Gainesville (Mart 24/7)No tags
GreyhoundBus
Durham Greyhound Bus Station
Gainesville (Mart 24/7)No tags
GreyhoundBus
Durham Greyhound Bus Station
Gainesville (Mart 24/7)No tags
GreyhoundBus
Durham Greyhound Bus Station
Gainesville (Mart 24/7)No tags
GreyhoundBus
Durham Greyhound Bus Station
Gainesville (Mart 24/7)No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Durham to Gainesville

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 12 hours 19 minutes, and with fares starting at just $114, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
12h 19mAverage Duration
486 kmDistance
44kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$90 - $291Average Duration7h 40m
12kg CO₂e
Average Price$114 - $185Average Duration12h 19m
44kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Durham, NC, US to Gainesville, GA by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Durham to Gainesville?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Durham to Gainesville start from $90. The average price for this route is around $136. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Durham to Gainesville?

    The average bus travel time from Durham to Gainesville is 7h 40m, covering a distance of 485 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 14m and is operated by Tornado Bus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Durham to Gainesville route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Tornado Bus, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Durham to Gainesville?

    The earliest bus departs from Durham to Gainesville at 8:30am. And the latest bus departs at 2:50pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Durham to Gainesville?

    A bus trip from Durham to Gainesville generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Durham to Gainesville?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87500 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Durham to Gainesville?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Durham to Gainesville?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Durham to Gainesville?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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