What is the distance between Los Angeles and Gainesville?

About 2117 miles (3414 km) separate Los Angeles and Gainesville.

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

If you're headed to Gainesville from Los Angeles, chances are that your bus will leave from UCLA and arrive at Rosa Parks Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Los Angeles to Gainesville from $186 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Los Angeles to Gainesville on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 7h	6:35am	Gainesville Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:00pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 16h	5:30pm	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:00pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 16h	5:30pm	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:00pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 12h	1:15pm	Gainesville Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 15h	5:30pm	Rosa Parks Station	No tags

Get from Los Angeles to Gainesville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 12 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $231, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

2d 12hAverage Duration

2122 milesDistance

86kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound

3.5/587,372 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Gainesville?

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Stops in Gainesville

A - Rosa Parks Station

B - Williston Rd & I-75

C - Greyhound Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Los Angeles, US to Gainesville, FL by bus

What is the distance between Los Angeles and Gainesville?
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The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Gainesville, FL was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $245

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

You can expect to pay from $245 to $274 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Gainesville, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $245 which is on 2025-11-18.