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

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

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

today

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Friday

from $104

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Sunday

from $100

Monday

from $97

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	18h 25m	4:05 PM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	10:30 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$104	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/18/2025 4:05:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/19/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
FlixBus	24h 15m	2:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	2:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$123	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/18/2025 2:00:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/19/2025 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 15m
FlixBus	26h 15m	5:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	7:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$123	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/18/2025 5:00:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/19/2025 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 15m
FlixBus	24h 35m	2:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	2:35 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	Economy	$123	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/18/2025 2:00:00 PM to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/19/2025 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 35m
Greyhound US	23h 30m	8:20 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	7:50 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$123	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/18/2025 8:20:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/19/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	18h 25m	4:05 PM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	10:30 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/20/2025 4:05:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/21/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
Greyhound US	18h 25m	4:05 PM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	10:30 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$104	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/20/2025 4:05:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/21/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
FlixBus	30h 40m	1:10 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	7:50 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$110	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/20/2025 1:10:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/21/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 40m
FlixBus	20h 30m	2:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	10:30 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$110	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/20/2025 2:00:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/21/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 30m
Tornado Bus Company	13h 35m	6:22 PM	Gainesville, FL	Kangaroo Express	7:57 AM	Houston	Lockwood	Basic	$225	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Kangaroo Express, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/20/2025 6:22:59 PM to Lockwood, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/21/2025 7:57:59 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $225 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	18h 25m	4:05 PM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	10:30 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$97	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/21/2025 4:05:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/22/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
Greyhound US	18h 25m	4:05 PM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	10:30 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/21/2025 4:05:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/22/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
FlixBus	23h 55m	5:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	4:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$123	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/21/2025 5:00:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/22/2025 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 55m
FlixBus	26h 15m	5:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	7:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$123	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/21/2025 5:00:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/22/2025 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 15m
Tornado Bus Company	13h 35m	6:22 PM	Gainesville, FL	Kangaroo Express	7:57 AM	Houston	Lockwood	Basic	$225	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Kangaroo Express, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/21/2025 6:22:59 PM to Lockwood, Houston (USA) arriving at 7/22/2025 7:57:59 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $225 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m

Frequency of bus connections between Gainesville, FL and Houston

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 27 daily buses from Gainesville, FL to Houston. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Gainesville, FL and Houston.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 36 buses from Gainesville, FL to Houston, while Night sees the fewest connections between Gainesville, FL and Houston, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Gainesville, FL to Houston

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company that travel 21 times every day by bus from Gainesville, FL to Houston in one click! Book your bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Houston starting from $97!

Cheapest Bus	$97
Fastest Bus	13h 35m
Earliest Bus	1:10 AM
Latest Bus	10:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	21 Ø
Distance	783.0 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company

Cheapest bus connections from Gainesville, FL to Houston

Every day, 21 buses from 3 bus companies leave Gainesville, FL for Houston: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/16/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/13

Monday 07/14

Tuesday 07/15

Wednesday 07/16

Thursday 07/17

Friday 07/18

$104

Saturday 07/19

Sunday 07/20

$104

Monday 07/21

$101

Tuesday 07/22

Wednesday 07/23

$101

Thursday 07/24

Friday 07/25

Saturday 07/26

Sunday 07/27

Monday 07/28

Tuesday 07/29

Wednesday 07/30

Thursday 07/31

Friday 08/01

Saturday 08/02

Sunday 08/03

Monday 08/04

Tuesday 08/05

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Thursday 08/07

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Saturday 08/09

The cheapest time to travel from Gainesville, FL to Houston

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

With a price starting from $97, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Gainesville, FL to Houston. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $104.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Gainesville, FL to Houston, with $97. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $111.

How to save money travelling from Gainesville, FL to Houston

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 Houston 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 Houston, 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 Houston are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Gainesville, FL and Houston

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

Central Bus Station

North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop

University of Florida (Commuter Lot)

Gale Lemerand Dr

Westgate Plaza Bus Stop

University of Florida (Maguire Field)

Bledsoe Dr 363

Downtown Houston

Gray St 605

Harrisburg Blvd Station

Harrisburg Blvd 7000

Main Street

Main St 2121

Chase Bank

Milam Street 212

Residence Inn Hotel

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

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

FAQs about the Gainesville, FL to Houston bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $97 and takes 18h 25m to reach Houston. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $97 and $225. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Houston.

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

Every day, the Gainesville, FL to Houston bus route is served by approximately 21 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Gainesville, FL to Houston is offered by Tornado Bus Company and takes 13h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $225. 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 Houston?

The earliest bus arriving in Houston from Gainesville, FL starts at 1:10 AM. 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 Houston?

The latest bus trip departing from Gainesville, FL for Houston starts at 10:40 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 Houston route?

When traveling by bus from Gainesville, FL to Houston, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company. 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 Houston?

You can check all the direct connections between Gainesville, FL and Houston 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, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company.

What can I take with me on the Gainesville, FL to Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston on your planned travel date.

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Gainesville, FL and to Houston

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