Bus Tickets from San Antonio (TX), US to Gainesville (TX)

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TodayMay 25
TomorrowMay 26
from US$70
TueMay 27
from US$63
WedMay 28
from US$76
ThuMay 29
from US$67
FriMay 30
from US$72
SatMay 31
SunJun 1

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Bus Station
    Arrival time: May 26 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville (Chevron)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Antonio to Gainesville

Bus
Average PriceUS$58 - US$79Average Duration8h 55m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$37 - US$68Average Duration11h 40m
44kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Antonio to Gainesville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 11 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
11h 40mAverage Duration
US$37Cheapest ticket
44kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Antonio to Gainesville: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$70
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 55m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure12:40pm
Distance486 km

San Antonio to Gainesville Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Antonio (TX), US - Gainesville (TX)

  1. How long is the trip from San Antonio to Gainesville by bus?

    The bus ride from San Antonio to Gainesville takes 8h 55m, on average. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Gainesville in 8h 55m

  2. What is the travel distance from San Antonio to Gainesville?

    San Antonio and Gainesville are 487 km (302 miles) apart.

  3. How much does the bus ticket cost from San Antonio to Gainesville?

    The bus from San Antonio to Gainesville will cost you US$70, on average.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
05-23
US$68
05-24
US$51
Today
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05-26
US$63
05-27
US$55
05-28
US$69
05-29
US$60
05-30
US$65
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio to Gainesville was searched and found on May 24, 2025 with a price of US$51

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

You can expect to pay from US$51 to US$69 for a bus ticket from San Antonio to Gainesville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$55 which is on 2025-05-27.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Antonio to Gainesville.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Antonio to Gainesville.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Antonio to Gainesville.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to San Antonio by bus?

Bus from San Antonio to Gainesville

You can also go to Gainesville by train

Train from San Antonio to Gainesville

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