What is the travel distance from Gainesville to Daytona Beach?

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

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

The majority of buses traveling from Gainesville to Daytona Beach start their journey at Rosa Parks Station and wind up at Daytona Beach Ridgewood Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Daytona Beach?

Once in Daytona Beach, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Marineland Dolphin Adventure, Living Legends of Auto Racing Museum, Marine Science Center, Peabody Auditorium and Museum of Arts & Sciences.

Bus Gainesville to Daytona Beach from $58 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gainesville to Daytona Beach on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:40pm	Rosa Parks Station	6h 25m	5:05am	Daytona Beach	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Gainesville to Daytona Beach on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:40pm	Rosa Parks Station	4h 20m	8:00pm	Daytona Beach	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05pm	Rosa Parks Station	3h 30m	3:35pm	Daytona Beach	Fastest
	Bus	6:30am	Gainesville Bus Stop	6h 35m	1:05pm	Daytona Beach Ridgewood Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:30pm	Gainesville Bus Stop	5h 15m	6:45pm	Daytona Beach Ridgewood Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	2:30pm	Rosa Parks Station	4h 15m	6:45pm	Daytona Beach Ridgewood Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:35am	Gainesville Bus Stop	4h 30m	5:05am	Daytona Beach	No tags
	Bus	6:30am	Gainesville Bus Stop	6h 5m	12:35pm	New Smyrna Beach (Tropical Gas Station)	No tags
	Bus	10:40pm	Rosa Parks Station	6h 25m	5:05am	Daytona Beach	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:12 AM EST.

Get from Gainesville to Daytona Beach

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

5h 55mAverage Duration

88 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,290 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

3.5/587,370 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.

Greyhound Gainesville Daytona Beach recent customer reviews

Very slow. Was delayed an extra hour and a half. Stay was unfriendly

Shuvethan S.

September 30, 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and Daytona Beach?

Stops in Gainesville

A - Rosa Parks Station

B - Williston Rd & I-75

C - Greyhound Station

Stops in Daytona Beach

A - Daytona Beach Ridgewood Bus Station

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

What is the travel distance from Gainesville to Daytona Beach?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gainesville to Daytona Beach?
What are the best sights and things to do in Daytona Beach?

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

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$84

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$93

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$58

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$88

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The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Daytona Beach was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $58

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 Daytona Beach, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $58 to $110 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Daytona Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $88 which is on 2025-11-13.