How far is Gainesville from New York City?

Gainesville and New York City are 896 miles (1444 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gainesville to New York City?

Most of the buses traveling from Gainesville to New York City leave from Rosa Parks Station and arrive at Chinatown. These are the primary 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 New York City?

Once in New York City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are World Trade Center and 9/11 Memorial, Times Square, Governors Island, Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island and Central Park.

Bus Gainesville to New York City from $112 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gainesville to New York City on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:00am	Gainesville Bus Stop	1d 3h	11:40am	Chinatown	Cheapest
	Bus	12:20pm	Rosa Parks Station	1d	12:45pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:35am	Gainesville Bus Stop	1d 6h	7:15am	New York Port Authority	No tags
	Bus	8:00am	Gainesville Bus Stop	1d 2h	10:40am	New York Port Authority	No tags
	Bus	12:20pm	Rosa Parks Station	1d	1:00pm	New York (Hudson Yards)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 12:34 PM EST.

Get from Gainesville to New York City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

59bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

895 milesDistance

36kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,325 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

3.5/587,374 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.

Amtrak

4/55,585 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and New York City?

Stops in Gainesville

A - Rosa Parks Station

B - Williston Rd & I-75

C - Greyhound Station

Stops in New York City

A - Chinatown

B - GW Bridge

C - New York Port Authority

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Gainesville, FL to New York City by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$167

11/14

$136

Today

$115

11/16

$127

11/17

$125

11/18

$124

11/19

$146

11/20

No data

The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to New York City was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $115

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $115 to $192 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $124 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually FlixBus 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.