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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville Bus Stop
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Fort Walton Beach
    Destination location: Shell
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville Bus Stop
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Fort Walton Beach
    Destination location: Shell
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Rosa Parks Station
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Fort Walton Beach
    Destination location: Shell
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Bus Gainesville, FL to Fort Walton Beach: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$62
Average bus trip duration8h 15m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure08:20
Distance260 miles
Latest bus departure15:50

Gainesville to Fort Walton Beach Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Gainesville, FL - Fort Walton Beach

  1. What's the distance between Gainesville and Fort Walton Beach by coach?

    The distance between Gainesville and Fort Walton Beach by coach is approximately 262 miles (423 km).

  2. How can I travel from Gainesville to Fort Walton Beach avoiding air travel?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Fort Walton Beach was searched and found on 4 Sept 2025 with a price of US$37

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 Walton Beach as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$37 to US$51 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Fort Walton Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$37, which is on 2025-09-04.

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Bus Travel Tips

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

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Gainesville to Fort Walton Beach, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Gainesville to Fort Walton Beach will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

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.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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