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

tomorrow

$121

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

$134

Monday

$99

Tuesday

$208

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	24h 45m	8:20 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	9:05 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$121	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 1/29/2026 8:20:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 1/30/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 45m
Greyhound US	28h 55m	1:30 PM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	6:25 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$121	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 1/29/2026 1:30:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 1/30/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 55m
FlixBus	20h 25m	11:30 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	7:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$121	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 1/29/2026 11:30:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 1/30/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
FlixBus	23h 25m	5:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	4:25 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$121	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 1/29/2026 5:00:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 1/30/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 25m
Greyhound US	21h 35m	8:00 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	5:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$122	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 1/29/2026 8:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 1/30/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 35m	3:40 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	8:15 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$134	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 2/1/2026 3:40:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/2/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
Greyhound US	21h 35m	8:00 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	5:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$135	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 2/1/2026 8:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/2/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 35m
Greyhound US	24h 50m	8:20 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	9:10 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$135	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 2/1/2026 8:20:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/2/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 50m
Greyhound US	25h 20m	12:35 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	1:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$136	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 2/1/2026 12:35:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/2/2026 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 20m
FlixBus	20h 25m	11:30 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	7:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$136	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 2/1/2026 11:30:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/2/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC via Jacksonville, FL, you can save more than $25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  16h 35m
  
  0
  
  3:40 PM
  
  Gainesville, FL
  Rosa Parks Transfer station
  
  5:10 PM
  
  Jacksonville, FL
  Amtrak Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 1/31/2026 3:40:00 PM to Amtrak Train Station, Jacksonville, FL (USA) arriving at 1/31/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- Busbud
  
  13h 45m
  
  0
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Jacksonville, FL
  Downtown Bus Stop
  
  8:15 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $90
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Bus Stop, Jacksonville, FL (USA) at 1/31/2026 6:30:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/1/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $25

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	28h 55m	1:30 PM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	6:25 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$99	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 2/2/2026 1:30:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/3/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 55m
Greyhound US	25h 20m	12:35 AM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	1:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 2/2/2026 12:35:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/3/2026 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 20m
Greyhound US	21h 35m	8:00 AM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	5:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 2/2/2026 8:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/3/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 35m
FlixBus	20h 25m	11:30 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	7:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 2/2/2026 11:30:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/3/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
FlixBus	20h 10m	12:05 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	8:15 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 2/2/2026 12:05:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/3/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 55m	1:10 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	11:05 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$208	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 2/3/2026 1:10:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/3/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $208 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
Greyhound US	21h 35m	8:00 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	5:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$209	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 2/3/2026 8:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/4/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $209 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 35m
Greyhound US	26h 15m	8:20 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	10:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$209	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 2/3/2026 8:20:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/4/2026 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $209 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 15m
Greyhound US	28h 55m	1:30 PM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	6:25 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$209	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 2/3/2026 1:30:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/4/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $209 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 55m
FlixBus	20h 25m	11:30 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	7:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$210	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 2/3/2026 11:30:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/4/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $210 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC via Jacksonville, FL, you can save more than $99? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  16h 35m
  
  0
  
  3:40 PM
  
  Gainesville, FL
  Rosa Parks Transfer station
  
  5:10 PM
  
  Jacksonville, FL
  Amtrak Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 1/31/2026 3:40:00 PM to Amtrak Train Station, Jacksonville, FL (USA) arriving at 1/31/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- Busbud
  
  13h 45m
  
  0
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Jacksonville, FL
  Downtown Bus Stop
  
  8:15 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $90
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Bus Stop, Jacksonville, FL (USA) at 1/31/2026 6:30:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/1/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Travel Time is 3h 50m shorter, and you will save $99

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC is $99 on 2/2/2026. 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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Gainesville, FL and Washington, DC.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 15 buses from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Gainesville, FL and Washington, DC, with 5 offers.

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

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 11 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 $99!

Cheapest Bus	$99
Fastest Bus	16h 35m
Earliest Bus	12:35 AM
Latest Bus	9:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	707.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC

Every day, 11 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 01/28/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

Tuesday 01/27

Wednesday 01/28

Thursday 01/29

$121

Friday 01/30

Saturday 01/31

Sunday 02/01

$134

Monday 02/02

$99

Tuesday 02/03

$208

Wednesday 02/04

Thursday 02/05

Friday 02/06

Saturday 02/07

Sunday 02/08

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

$104

Saturday 02/14

$108

Sunday 02/15

Monday 02/16

Tuesday 02/17

Wednesday 02/18

Thursday 02/19

Friday 02/20

Saturday 02/21

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 $99, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $208.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC, with $99. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $100.

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.

North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop

Westgate Plaza Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

University of Florida (Commuter Lot)

Gale Lemerand Dr

Kangaroo Express

Williston Rd

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 $99 and takes 28h 55m 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 $99 and $212. 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 11 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 $122. 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 12:35 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 9:20 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.

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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!