Bus Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC

Compare all timetables for the bus from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC

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

today

$138

tomorrow

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$191

Friday

$177

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	21h 35m	8:00 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	5:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$138	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/13/2025 8:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 35m
Greyhound US	28h 55m	1:30 PM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	6:25 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$138	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/13/2025 1:30:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 55m
FlixBus	16h 35m	3:40 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	8:15 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$138	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/13/2025 3:40:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
FlixBus	27h 15m	10:40 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	1:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$138	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/13/2025 10:40:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 15m
Greyhound US	24h 45m	8:20 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	9:05 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$139	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/13/2025 8:20:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	28h 55m	1:30 PM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	6:25 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$191	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/18/2025 1:30:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $191 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 55m
FlixBus	21h 10m	1:10 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	10:20 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$192	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/18/2025 1:10:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 10:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $192 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
FlixBus	19h 35m	12:20 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	7:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$192	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/18/2025 12:20:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $192 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 35m
Greyhound US	25h 20m	12:35 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	1:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$194	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/18/2025 12:35:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $194 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 20m
FlixBus	27h 15m	10:40 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	1:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$194	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/18/2025 10:40:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $194 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC via Jacksonville, FL, you can save more than $95? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  26h 45m
  
  0
  
  3:40 PM
  
  Gainesville, FL
  Rosa Parks Transfer station
  
  5:10 PM
  
  Jacksonville, FL
  Amtrak Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/15/2025 3:40:00 PM to Amtrak Train Station, Jacksonville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- Busbud
  
  21h 0m
  
  0
  
  9:25 PM
  
  Jacksonville, FL
  Downtown Bus Stop
  
  6:25 PM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $79
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Bus Stop, Jacksonville, FL (USA) at 12/15/2025 9:25:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m
Travel time is 7h 10m longer, but you will save $95

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	25h 20m	12:35 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	1:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$177	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/19/2025 12:35:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 20m
FlixBus	21h 10m	1:10 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	10:20 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$179	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/19/2025 1:10:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 10:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $179 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
Greyhound US	21h 35m	8:00 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	5:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$180	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/19/2025 8:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $180 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 35m
FlixBus	27h 15m	10:40 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	1:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$196	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/19/2025 10:40:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $196 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 15m
Greyhound US	28h 55m	1:30 PM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	6:25 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$197	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/19/2025 1:30:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $197 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC via Jacksonville, FL, you can save more than $81? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  26h 45m
  
  0
  
  3:40 PM
  
  Gainesville, FL
  Rosa Parks Transfer station
  
  5:10 PM
  
  Jacksonville, FL
  Amtrak Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/15/2025 3:40:00 PM to Amtrak Train Station, Jacksonville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- Busbud
  
  21h 0m
  
  0
  
  9:25 PM
  
  Jacksonville, FL
  Downtown Bus Stop
  
  6:25 PM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $79
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Bus Stop, Jacksonville, FL (USA) at 12/15/2025 9:25:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m
Travel time is 5h 35m longer, but you will save $81

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC is $103 on 12/25/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Gainesville, FL and Washington, DC

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Gainesville, FL and Washington, DC.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 12 buses from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Gainesville, FL and Washington, DC, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 8 times every day by bus from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC in one click! Book your bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC starting from $103!

Cheapest Bus	$103
Fastest Bus	16h 35m
Earliest Bus	8:00 AM
Latest Bus	10:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	707.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC

Every day, 8 buses from 2 bus companies leave Gainesville, FL for Washington, DC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/13/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

$138

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$191

Friday 12/19

$177

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

$201

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

$103

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC

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

With a price starting from $103, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $177.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC, with $103. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $138.

How to save money travelling from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC

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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC, 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 Washington, DC are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Gainesville, FL and Washington, DC

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

Rosa Parks Transfer station

SE 3rd St 700

Greyhound Bus Station

Northeast 23rd Avenue 101

North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop

Westgate Plaza Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Dupont Circle Station

20th St. NW 1525

Armory Metro

19th St SE

Metro Center

11th St NW 663

L'Enfant Plaza outside McDonald's

C Street SW DC 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 400

Service and Comfort on the bus from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC

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

FAQs about the Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC bus

How much does a Gainesville, FL Washington, DC bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $103 and takes 21h 35m to reach Washington, DC. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $103 and $283. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Washington, DC.

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

Every day, the Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC is offered by FlixBus and takes 16h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $138. 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 Washington, DC?

The earliest bus arriving in Washington, DC from Gainesville, FL starts at 8:00 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 Washington, DC?

The latest bus trip departing from Gainesville, FL for Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC route?

When traveling by bus from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC, 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 Washington, DC?

You can check all the direct connections between Gainesville, FL and Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Gainesville, FL and to Washington, DC

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