What is the distance between Gainesville and Washington?

The distance separating Gainesville and Washington is 706 miles (1138 km).

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

If you're headed to Washington from Gainesville, chances are that your bus will leave from Rosa Parks Station and arrive at Union Station. 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.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, The Mall/Monuments, Arlington National Cemetery, Georgetown and National Air and Space Museum.

Bus Gainesville to Washington from $103 | Compare & Save up to 60%

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from $135

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from $113

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Next departures to Washington

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 8 at 8:20am
Departure city: Gainesville
Departure location: Gainesville Bus Stop
Arrival time: August 9 at 9:05am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 8 at 4:40pm
Departure city: Gainesville
Departure location: Rosa Parks Station
Arrival time: August 9 at 8:15am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 15h 35m
Departure time: August 8 at 8:00pm
Departure city: Gainesville
Departure location: Amtrak Bus Stop
Arrival time: August 9 at 3:06pm
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 19h 6m
Departure time: August 8 at 12:35am
Departure city: Gainesville
Departure location: Gainesville Bus Stop
Arrival time: August 9 at 1:55am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 1h
Departure time: August 8 at 8:00am
Departure city: Gainesville
Departure location: Gainesville Bus Stop
Arrival time: August 9 at 5:45am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 21h 45m

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Bus Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$146

Average bus trip duration23h 25m

Number of daily buses11

Earliest bus departure12:25am

Distance706 miles (1138 km)

Latest bus departure10:40pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,925 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,164 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.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Gainesville Washington recent customer reviews

Horrible. No type of checks for passengers entering bus. Passenger was able to get beer on the bus and was drunk. He got into a fight with a young man claiming that he was a federal agent. Plug outlets didn't work properly. Very uncomfortable ride.

Corry R.

November 28, 2024

The first bus. The bus driver did not make the announcement as to what or where we were. When we stopped to pick up or drop off people. Fortunately, many people were paying attention and knew when to get off of the bus.

Rain L.

August 6, 2024

Amtrak

4/55,377 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

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Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and Washington?

Stops in Gainesville

A - Rosa Parks Station

B - Williston Rd & I-75

C - Greyhound Station

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions for your trip Gainesville, FL - Washington, DC, US

What is the distance between Gainesville and Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gainesville to Washington?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/05

$140

08/06

$128

Today

$125

08/08

$118

08/09

$129

08/10

$120

08/11

$107

08/12

$114

The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Aug 11, 2025 with a price of $107

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 Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $107 to $575 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $107 which is on 2025-08-11.

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.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Gainesville to Washington.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Gainesville to Washington.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Gainesville to Washington that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Gainesville to Washington, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Gainesville, FL - Washington, DC, US

What is the distance between Gainesville and Washington?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

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