How much does a bus ticket from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale cost?

The bus ticket price from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale starts at R 791. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

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

The average travel time between Gainesville and Fort Lauderdale is around 7h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 448 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Gainesville and Fort Lauderdale?

The number of buses from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 22 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?

When taking the bus from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, RedCoach, Greyhound.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?

Buses travelling between Gainesville and Fort Lauderdale leave from Rosa Parks Station or Williston Rd & I-75 and arrive at Greyhound Station, Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Broward Blvd Park & Ride, 299 NW 22nd ave.

Bus Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale from R 683 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:30	Gainesville Bus Stop	9h 10m	22:40	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Cheapest
	Bus	21:30	Gainesville-UF	5h 50m	03:20	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	Fastest
	Bus	13:30	Gainesville Bus Stop	9h 45m	23:15	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	No tags
	Bus	14:30	Rosa Parks Station	6h 15m	20:45	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:05	Rosa Parks Station	8h 35m	02:40	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	14:30	Rosa Parks Station	6h 15m	20:45	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Cheapest
	Bus	21:30	Gainesville-UF	5h 50m	03:20	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	Fastest
	Bus	06:30	Gainesville Bus Stop	7h 30m	14:00	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
	Bus	03:45	Rosa Parks Station	7h 20m	11:05	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:45	Rosa Parks Station	10h 15m	14:00	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:30	Gainesville Bus Stop	9h 10m	22:40	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Cheapest
	Bus	21:30	Gainesville-UF	5h 50m	03:20	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	Fastest
	Bus	06:30	Gainesville Bus Stop	7h 30m	14:00	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
	Bus	03:45	Rosa Parks Station	7h 20m	11:05	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:45	Rosa Parks Station	10h 15m	14:00	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:30	Gainesville Bus Stop	9h 10m	22:40	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Cheapest
	Bus	21:30	Gainesville-UF	5h 50m	03:20	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	Fastest
	Bus	06:30	Gainesville Bus Stop	7h 30m	14:00	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
	Bus	03:45	Rosa Parks Station	7h 20m	11:05	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:45	Rosa Parks Station	10h 15m	14:00	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:30	Gainesville Bus Stop	9h 10m	22:40	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Cheapest
	Bus	14:15	Gainesville-UF	5h 50m	20:05	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	Fastest
	Bus	06:30	Gainesville Bus Stop	7h 30m	14:00	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
	Bus	03:45	Rosa Parks Station	7h 20m	11:05	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:45	Rosa Parks Station	10h 15m	14:00	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:40	Rosa Parks Station	10h 45m	09:25	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00	Gainesville-UF	5h 50m	16:50	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	Fastest
	Bus	06:30	Gainesville Bus Stop	7h 30m	14:00	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
	Bus	03:45	Rosa Parks Station	7h 20m	11:05	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:45	Rosa Parks Station	10h 15m	14:00	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:40	Rosa Parks Station	9h 50m	08:30	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	Cheapest
	Bus	08:00	Gainesville-UF	5h 50m	13:50	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	Fastest
	Bus	06:30	Gainesville Bus Stop	7h 30m	14:00	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
	Bus	03:45	Rosa Parks Station	7h 20m	11:05	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:45	Rosa Parks Station	10h 15m	14:00	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:06 PM EST.

Get from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 791, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day

7h 30mAverage duration

455 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 333 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

RedCoach

4/54 063 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.8

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.

23 November 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.

5 October 2022

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

Arielle G.

4 September 2021

Greyhound

3.5/587 376 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

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 R 791

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.

12 January 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.

24 November 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.

3 March 2018

Amtrak

4/55 587 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

OurBus

4/53 148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and Fort Lauderdale?

Stops in Gainesville

A - Rosa Parks Station

B - Williston Rd & I-75

C - Greyhound Station

Stops in Fort Lauderdale

A - Greyhound Station

B - Fort Lauderdale International Airport

C - Broward Blvd Park & Ride, 299 NW 22nd ave

D - Port Everglades Terminal 21

E - Port Everglades Cruise Terminal

F - Port Everglades Cruise Port

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

How much does a bus ticket from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale cost?
The bus ticket price from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale starts at R 791. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?
The average travel time between Gainesville and Fort Lauderdale is around 7h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 448 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Gainesville and Fort Lauderdale?
The number of buses from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 22 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?
When taking the bus from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, RedCoach, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?
Buses travelling between Gainesville and Fort Lauderdale leave from Rosa Parks Station or Williston Rd & I-75 and arrive at Greyhound Station, Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Broward Blvd Park & Ride, 299 NW 22nd ave.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

14/11

R 1 401

15/11

R 981

Today

R 1 138

17/11

R 981

18/11

R 841

19/11

R 841

20/11

R 893

21/11

R 1 331

The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of R 841

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 R 841 to R 4 658 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 R 841, which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually Amtrak 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.