Bus from Gainesville, FL to Fort Myers: Tickets & Schedules

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Gainesville to Fort Myers on March 24
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
Rosa Parks Station
Fort Myers-Cape CoralNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Gainesville Bus Stop
Fort Myers-Cape CoralNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Gainesville Bus Stop
Fort Myers-Cape CoralNo tags
FlixBusBus
Rosa Parks Station
Fort Myers-Cape CoralNo tags
RedCoachBus
Gainesville-UF
Fort Myers, FLNo tags

Get from Gainesville to Fort Myers

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
9h 45mAverage Duration
337 kmDistance
8kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gainesville, FL to Fort Myers 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 Gainesville to Fort Myers?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Gainesville to Fort Myers start from $79. The average price for this route is around $124. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. Which bus companies service the Gainesville to Fort Myers route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RedCoach, Greyhound.

  3. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Gainesville to Fort Myers?

    The earliest bus departs from Gainesville to Fort Myers at 12:35am. And the latest bus departs at 9:20pm.

  4. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gainesville to Fort Myers?

    A bus trip from Gainesville to Fort Myers generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  5. What is the best bus company from Gainesville to Fort Myers?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RedCoach, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4146 reviews.

  6. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Gainesville to Fort Myers?

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

  7. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Gainesville to Fort Myers?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Gainesville to Fort Myers?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RedCoach, 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
03-22
$111
03-23
$102
Today
$102
03-25
No data
03-26
$75
03-27
$103
03-28
No data
03-29
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Fort Myers was searched and found on Mar 26, 2026 with a price of $75

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 Myers, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $75 to $211 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Fort Myers based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $75 which is on 2026-03-26.

Usually FlixBus 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.

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