What is the distance between Daytona Beach and Gainesville?

About 84 miles (136 km) separate Daytona Beach and Gainesville.

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

If you're headed to Gainesville from Daytona Beach, chances are that your bus will leave from Daytona Beach Ridgewood Bus Station and arrive at Rosa Parks Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Daytona Beach to Gainesville from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Daytona Beach to Gainesville on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:40am	Daytona Beach	4h 5m	2:45pm	Gainesville Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:40am	Daytona Beach	4h 5m	2:45pm	Gainesville Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	Daytona Beach	4h 10m	5:10pm	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
	Bus	9:50am	Daytona Beach Ridgewood Bus Station	4h 55m	2:45pm	Gainesville Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:10am	Daytona Beach Ridgewood Bus Station	6h	5:10pm	Rosa Parks Station	No tags

Get from Daytona Beach to Gainesville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

84 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,303 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,371 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Daytona Beach and Gainesville?

Stops in Daytona Beach

A - Daytona Beach Ridgewood Bus Station

Stops in Gainesville

A - Rosa Parks Station

B - Williston Rd & I-75

C - Greyhound Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Daytona Beach to Gainesville, FL by bus

What is the distance between Daytona Beach and Gainesville?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Daytona Beach to Gainesville?

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The cheapest trip from Daytona Beach to Gainesville, FL was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $38

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

You can expect to pay from $38 to $52 for a bus ticket from Daytona Beach to Gainesville, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-18.