Bus Raleigh, NC to Gainesville, FL: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Raleigh, NC to Gainesville, FL

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

today

$86

tomorrow

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

$85

Monday

$82

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	20h 35m	9:25 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	6:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$86	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 5/5/2026 9:25:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 5/6/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 35m
FlixBus	15h 50m	9:25 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	1:15 PM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	Economy	$86	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 5/5/2026 9:25:00 PM to North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 5/6/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Greyhound US	15h 50m	1:25 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	5:15 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$87	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 5/5/2026 1:25:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 5/6/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 30m	3:00 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	12:30 AM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	Economy	$85	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 5/10/2026 3:00:00 AM to North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
FlixBus	20h 35m	9:25 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	6:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$85	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 5/10/2026 9:25:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 35m
Greyhound US	22h 20m	9:30 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	7:50 AM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	Economy	$85	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 5/10/2026 9:30:00 AM to North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 20m
FlixBus	15h 50m	9:25 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	1:15 PM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	Economy	$86	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 5/10/2026 9:25:00 PM to North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
Greyhound US	18h 15m	6:50 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	1:05 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$86	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 5/10/2026 6:50:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 30m	3:00 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	12:30 AM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	Economy	$82	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 5/11/2026 3:00:00 AM to North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
FlixBus	15h 30m	5:45 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	9:15 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$82	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 5/11/2026 5:45:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
FlixBus	20h 35m	9:25 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	6:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$82	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 5/11/2026 9:25:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 35m
Greyhound US	22h 20m	9:30 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	7:50 AM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	Economy	$82	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 5/11/2026 9:30:00 AM to North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 20m
Greyhound US	15h 50m	1:25 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	5:15 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$82	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 5/11/2026 1:25:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Raleigh, NC to Gainesville, FL is $78 on 5/16/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Raleigh, NC and Gainesville, FL

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Raleigh, NC to Gainesville, FL. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Raleigh, NC and Gainesville, FL.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 20 buses from Raleigh, NC to Gainesville, FL, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Raleigh, NC and Gainesville, FL, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Raleigh, NC to Gainesville, FL

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 16 times every day by bus from Raleigh, NC to Gainesville, FL in one click! Book your bus ticket from Raleigh, NC to Gainesville, FL starting from $78!

Cheapest Bus	$78
Fastest Bus	14h 10m
Earliest Bus	1:25 PM
Latest Bus	9:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	16 Ø
Distance	474.9 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Raleigh, NC to Gainesville, FL

Every day, 16 buses from 2 bus companies leave Raleigh, NC for Gainesville, FL: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

$86

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

Saturday 05/09

Sunday 05/10

$85

Monday 05/11

$82

Tuesday 05/12

$95

Wednesday 05/13

$94

Thursday 05/14

$85

Friday 05/15

Saturday 05/16

$78

Sunday 05/17

$79

Monday 05/18

$82

Tuesday 05/19

$101

Wednesday 05/20

$93

Thursday 05/21

Friday 05/22

Saturday 05/23

$98

Sunday 05/24

$102

Monday 05/25

$100

Tuesday 05/26

$94

Wednesday 05/27

Thursday 05/28

$97

Friday 05/29

$97

Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from Raleigh, NC to Gainesville, FL

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

With a price starting from $79, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Raleigh, NC to Gainesville, FL. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $86.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Raleigh, NC to Gainesville, FL, with $78. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $82.

How to save money travelling from Raleigh, NC to Gainesville, FL

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 Raleigh, NC to Gainesville, FL 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 Raleigh, NC to Gainesville, FL, 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 Raleigh, NC to Gainesville, FL are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Raleigh, NC and Gainesville, FL

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

Raleigh Convention Center

S Salisbury St

Greyhound Bus Station

Capital Blvd 2210

New Bern Ave

New Bern Ave 3700

Blue Ridge Rd at Beryl Rd

Citgo Gas Station

Buck Jones Rd 1286

Rosa Parks Transfer station

SE 3rd St 700

Greyhound Bus Station

Northeast 23rd Avenue 101

Central Bus Station

Westgate Plaza Bus Stop

University of Florida (Commuter Lot)

Gale Lemerand Dr

Service and Comfort on the bus from Raleigh, NC to Gainesville, FL

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

FAQs about the Raleigh, NC to Gainesville, FL bus

How much does a Raleigh, NC Gainesville, FL bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $78 and takes 22h 20m to reach Gainesville, FL. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $78 and $97. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Gainesville, FL.

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

Every day, the Raleigh, NC to Gainesville, FL bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Raleigh, NC to Gainesville, FL is offered by FlixBus and takes 14h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $90. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Gainesville, FL from Raleigh, NC starts at 1:25 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 Raleigh, NC to Gainesville, FL?

The latest bus trip departing from Raleigh, NC for Gainesville, FL starts at 9:25 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 Raleigh, NC Gainesville, FL route?

When traveling by bus from Raleigh, NC to Gainesville, FL, 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 Raleigh, NC and Gainesville, FL?

You can check all the direct connections between Raleigh, NC and Gainesville, FL 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 Raleigh, NC to Gainesville, FL 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 Raleigh, NC Gainesville, FL 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 Raleigh, NC Gainesville, FL 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 Raleigh, NC to Gainesville, FL on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Raleigh, NC and to Gainesville, FL

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