Bus Gainesville, FL to Detroit: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Gainesville, FL to Detroit

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Gainesville, FL to Detroit from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$178

tomorrow

Sunday

$210

Monday

Tuesday

$160

Wednesday

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	29h 40m	12:05 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	5:45 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$178	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/19/2025 12:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 40m
FlixBus	29h 55m	5:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	10:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$187	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/19/2025 5:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $187 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 55m
Greyhound US	33h 25m	1:30 PM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	10:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$187	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/19/2025 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $187 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Windsor, ON to Gainesville, FL via Detroit, you can save more than $163? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 92%
  
  0h 40m
  
  0 mi
  
  8:35 PM
  
  Windsor, ON
  International Transit Terminal
  
  9:15 PM
  
  Detroit
  Central Bus Station
  
  876 mi
  
  Gainesville, FL
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from goes from International Transit Terminal, Windsor, ON (Canada) at 12/19/2025 8:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	33h 25m	1:30 PM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	10:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$210	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/21/2025 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $210 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 25m
FlixBus	29h 55m	5:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	10:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$213	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/21/2025 5:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $213 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 55m
Greyhound US	25h 55m	8:00 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	9:55 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$215	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/21/2025 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 55m
FlixBus	29h 40m	12:05 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	5:45 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$219	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/21/2025 12:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	29h 40m	12:05 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	5:45 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$160	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/23/2025 12:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $160 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 40m
FlixBus	29h 55m	5:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	10:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$162	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/23/2025 5:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 55m
Greyhound US	33h 25m	1:30 PM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	10:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$177	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/23/2025 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 25m
Greyhound US	25h 55m	8:00 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	9:55 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	Economy	$202	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/23/2025 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $202 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Gainesville, FL to Detroit is $155 on 12/15/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Gainesville, FL and Detroit

See here how frequent the connections between Gainesville, FL and Detroit are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Gainesville, FL to Detroit. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Gainesville, FL and Detroit.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 9 buses from Gainesville, FL to Detroit, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Gainesville, FL and Detroit, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Gainesville, FL to Detroit

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 3 times every day by bus from Gainesville, FL to Detroit in one click! Book your bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Detroit starting from $155!

Cheapest Bus	$155
Fastest Bus	25h 55m
Earliest Bus	12:05 PM
Latest Bus	5:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	877.8 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Gainesville, FL to Detroit

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Gainesville, FL for Detroit: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/19/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$178

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

$210

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$160

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$168

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Gainesville, FL to Detroit

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Detroit, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $160, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Gainesville, FL to Detroit. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $210.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Gainesville, FL to Detroit, with $160. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $202.

How to save money travelling from Gainesville, FL to Detroit

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Gainesville, FL to Detroit in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Gainesville, FL to Detroit, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Gainesville, FL to Detroit are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Gainesville, FL and Detroit

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Gainesville, FL and Detroit.

Rosa Parks Transfer station

SE 3rd St 700

North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop

Westgate Plaza Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

University of Florida (Commuter Lot)

Gale Lemerand Dr

Central Bus Station

Howard St 1001

Amtrak

W Baltimore Ave 78

VA Medical Center Blue Deck

East Canfield Street (between John R. and Brush St.) 225

Park Avenue

Rosa Parks TC

Cass Ave 1310

Service and Comfort on the bus from Gainesville, FL to Detroit

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Gainesville, FL to Detroit? Or which bus companies serve the route Gainesville, FL to Detroit? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Gainesville, FL to Detroit bus

How much does a Gainesville, FL Detroit bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $155 and takes 29h 40m to reach Detroit. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Gainesville, FL to Detroit?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $155 and $219. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Detroit.

On average, how many connections are available from Gainesville, FL to Detroit each day?

Every day, the Gainesville, FL to Detroit bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Gainesville, FL to Detroit take?

The fastest bus from Gainesville, FL to Detroit is offered by Greyhound US and takes 25h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $215. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Gainesville, FL to Detroit?

The earliest bus arriving in Detroit from Gainesville, FL starts at 12:05 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Gainesville, FL to Detroit?

The latest bus trip departing from Gainesville, FL for Detroit starts at 5:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Gainesville, FL Detroit route?

When traveling by bus from Gainesville, FL to Detroit, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Gainesville, FL and Detroit?

You can check all the direct connections between Gainesville, FL and Detroit by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Gainesville, FL to Detroit bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Gainesville, FL Detroit bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Gainesville, FL Detroit bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Gainesville, FL to Detroit on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Gainesville, FL to Detroit

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Gainesville, FL and to Detroit

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Gainesville, FL and to Detroit. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!