What is the travel distance from Newark to Gainesville?

The distance separating Newark and Gainesville is 690 miles (1113 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Newark to Gainesville start their journey at Penn Station and wind up at La Flor de Jalisco Bus Stop. 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.

Bus Newark to Gainesville from $98 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Newark to Gainesville on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30pm	Newark Penn Station	23h 45m	10:15pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:00am	Newark Penn Station	19h 15m	10:15pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	Fastest

Next departures for Newark to Gainesville on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:50am	Newark Penn Station	20h 25m	10:15pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30pm	Newark Penn Station	23h 45m	10:15pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 3:57 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Gainesville

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 17 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $161, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

17h 5mAverage Duration

690 milesDistance

101kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$70 - $248	Average Duration23h 45m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$161 - $404	Average Duration17h 5m	CO₂ emissions 101kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,328 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 Newark and Gainesville?

Stops in Newark

A - Penn Station

B - Newark Liberty International Airport

Stops in Gainesville

A - La Flor de Jalisco Bus Stop

B - Gainesville Bus Station Mart 24/7

C - El Expreso Gainesville Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Newark, NJ to Gainesville, GA 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.

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$150

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The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Gainesville, GA was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $98

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

You can expect to pay from $98 to $150 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Gainesville, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $98 which is on 2025-11-18.