What is the distance between Washington and Gainesville?

Washington and Gainesville are 706 miles (1138 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Gainesville from Washington, chances are that your bus will depart from Union Station and arrive at Rosa Parks Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Washington to Gainesville from $68 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Washington to Gainesville on September 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	6:55am	Union Station	1d 6h	1:50pm	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
	8:20am	Union Station	1d 4h	1:15pm	Gainesville Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	6:05pm	Union Station	23h 25m	5:30pm	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
	10:15pm	Union Station	23h 55m	10:10pm	Gainesville Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	10:15pm	Union Station	1d 5h	4:00am	Rosa Parks Station	No tags

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$76 - $150	Average Duration21h 30m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$169 - $169	Average Duration17h 46m	CO₂ emissions 103kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Washington to Gainesville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 17 hours 46 minutes and with fares starting at just $169, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

17h 46mAverage Duration

$169Cheapest ticket

103kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$91

Average bus trip duration21h 30m

Number of daily buses8

Earliest bus departure12:30am

Distance703 miles (1133 km)

Latest bus departure10:45pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,694 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

3.5/587,280 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Washington to Gainesville Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Washington and Gainesville?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Stops in Gainesville

A - Rosa Parks Station

B - Williston Rd & I-75

C - Greyhound Station

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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 Washington to Gainesville.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Washington to Gainesville.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Gainesville, FL?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time21h 30m	Avg Price$91	Daily Departures8
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time17h 46m	Avg Price$169	Daily Departures1

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Where are the popular stops in Washington and Gainesville?

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What is the distance between Washington and Gainesville?

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

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