What is the distance between Boston and Gainesville?

The distance between the two cities is 886 miles (1429 km).

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

If you're headed to Gainesville from Boston, chances are that your bus will depart from Back Bay Station and arrive at La Flor de Jalisco Bus Stop. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Boston to Gainesville from $80 | Compare & Save up to 38%

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from $131

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 12 at 2:15pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: 151 Steel Pl, Cambridge
Arrival time: August 13 at 10:10pm
Destination city: Gainesville
Destination location: Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 7h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 12 at 4:45pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: August 13 at 10:10pm
Destination city: Gainesville
Destination location: Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 5h
Departure time: August 12 at 4:45pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: August 13 at 10:10pm
Destination city: Gainesville
Destination location: Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 5h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Gainesville.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$108 - $260	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 36kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$283 - $612	Average Duration22h 57m	CO₂ emissions 130kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Boston to Gainesville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 22 hours 57 minutes and with fares starting at just $283, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

22h 57mAverage Duration

$283Cheapest ticket

130kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Boston, MA, US to Gainesville, GA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$144

Average bus trip duration1d 7h

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure1:30am

Distance885 miles (1426 km)

Latest bus departure10:00pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,168 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/59,973 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Boston to Gainesville Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Boston and Gainesville?

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Stops in Gainesville

A - La Flor de Jalisco Bus Stop

B - Gainesville Bus Station Mart 24/7

C - El Expreso Gainesville Bus Stop

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The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Gainesville, GA was searched and found on Aug 12, 2025 with a price of $130

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

You can expect to pay from $130 to $130 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Gainesville, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $130 which is on 2025-08-12.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Boston, MA, US to Gainesville, GA?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 7h	Avg Price$144	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time22h 57m	Avg Price$443	Daily Departures3

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Bus Tickets from Boston, MA, US to Gainesville, GA

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Bus Boston, MA, US to Gainesville, GA: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Boston and Gainesville?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Boston, MA, US - Gainesville, GA

What is the distance between Boston and Gainesville?

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

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What's the cheapest way to go from Boston, MA, US to Gainesville, GA?

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