How much is the bus ticket from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?

The cheapest bus tickets from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale start from $64. The average price for this route is around $85. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?

The average bus travel time from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale is 7h 20m, covering a distance of 453 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 50m and is operated by RedCoach .

Which bus companies service the Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from RedCoach , FlixBus , Greyhound , Amtrak .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?

The earliest bus departs from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale at 12:35am. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?

A bus trip from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5762 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RedCoach has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?

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.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?

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

Bus Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale on March 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:30pm	Gainesville Bus Stop	9h 10m	10:40pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Cheapest
	Bus	9:30pm	Gainesville-UF	5h 50m	3:20am	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	Fastest
	Bus	12:35am	Gainesville Bus Stop	8h 50m	10:25am	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	No tags
	Bus	6:20am	Rosa Parks Station	7h 25m	1:45pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:05pm	Rosa Parks Station	8h 35m	2:40am	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:12 PM EST.

Get from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

7h 20mAverage Duration

453 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and Fort Lauderdale?

Stops in Gainesville

A
Rosa Parks Station
700 SE 3rd St, Gainesville, FL 32601
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B
Williston Rd & I-75
3509 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
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C
Greyhound Station
101 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609

Stops in Fort Lauderdale

A
Broward Blvd Park & Ride, 299 NW 22nd ave
299 NW 22nd ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311
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B
Greyhound Station
515 NE 3rd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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C
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
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D
Port Everglades Terminal 21
Port Everglades Terminal 21, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA
E
Port Everglades Cruise Terminal
1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
F
Port Everglades Cruise Port
1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Compare bus companies

RedCoach

4/54,145 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.9

Customers have reported issues with RedCoach, such as the driver not stopping at the bus station in Gainesville and confusion with ticket status. Additionally, there were complaints about a driver being on his cell phone during the ride and setting the air conditioning too cold. Some customers also mentioned that buses sometimes depart before scheduled time.

RedCoach Gainesville Fort Lauderdale recent customer reviews

The bus ride was great till we had the stop over and got back on the bus with a driver that was on his cell phone the rest of the way (on speaker) and he put the air on so cold that it felt like riding in a refrigerator, it was already cool outside and there was no need

Penelope R.

November 23, 2023

The driver did not stop at the bus station in Gainesville. We had to chase the bus down and he stopped eventually. He told us that he had no record that he should be picking up a passenger. This is extremely poor RedCoach! We almost met in an accident in order to get the bus to stop as I did not want to miss my flight.

Audrey T.

October 5, 2022

Bad. Very late. Maintenance took way too long. Water was dripping from the ceiling and the WiFi was terrible

Arielle G.

September 4, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/512,283 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,524 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

According to 11 reviews, Greyhound received a 2.5-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the staff, but some complained about the value for money. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $64

Greyhound Gainesville Fort Lauderdale recent customer reviews

I was on a 13 hours wait just cuz the the switch driver was inpatient to restart the system and double check for people that was reboarding the same Gray hound bus in Orlando from Miami

Letray A.

January 12, 2024

I liked the profession and kindness of the person driving the bus, I did NOT like that it was 3 hours late and I never had a notification in my email.

Ernesto D.

November 24, 2023

My first bus leaving Gainesville was over two hours late. Which made everyone on the bus miss their connecting bus from Orlando. The next one scheduled to Fort Lauderdale wasent for another four hours. Then that one was over an hour late! Let’s just say it was a very long day and wasent worth what I had paid at all!

Hayley K.

March 3, 2018

Amtrak

4/55,765 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?
The cheapest bus tickets from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale start from $64. The average price for this route is around $85. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?
The average bus travel time from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale is 7h 20m, covering a distance of 453 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 50m and is operated by RedCoach.
Which bus companies service the Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from RedCoach, FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?
The earliest bus departs from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale at 12:35am. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?
A bus trip from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5762 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RedCoach has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?
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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, 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.

Best price found

03-03

$83

03-04

$76

Today

$76

03-06

$72

03-07

$69

03-08

$69

03-09

$59

03-10

$58

The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale was searched and found on Mar 10, 2026 with a price of $58

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $58 to $373 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $58 which is on 2026-03-10.

Usually Amtrak, RedCoach will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.