Bus from Gainesville, FL to Melbourne, US: Tickets & Schedules

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Gainesville to Melbourne on December 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Rosa Parks Station
Melbourne (Mobil Gas Station)No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Rosa Parks Station
Melbourne (Mobil Gas Station)No tags
GreyhoundBus
Gainesville Bus Stop
Melbourne (Mobil Gas Station)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Rosa Parks Station
Melbourne (Mobil Gas Station)No tags
GreyhoundBus
Gainesville Bus Stop
Melbourne (Mobil Gas Station)No tags

Get from Gainesville to Melbourne

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
7h 10mAverage Duration
236 kmDistance
6kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gainesville, FL to Melbourne, US 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 Melbourne?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Gainesville to Melbourne start from $51. The average price for this route is around $99. 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 Gainesville to Melbourne?

    The average bus travel time from Gainesville to Melbourne is 7h 10m, covering a distance of 236 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Gainesville to Melbourne at 3:45am. And the latest bus departs at 6:30am.

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

    A bus trip from Gainesville to Melbourne generates an estimated 6 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 Gainesville to Melbourne?

    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 87387 reviews.

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

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

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

    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 Gainesville to Melbourne?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Melbourne, US was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $132

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