Bus Washington, DC to Gainesville, FL: Compare prices and save money

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

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

today

$184

tomorrow

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

$149

Wednesday

$145

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	22h 30m	10:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:15 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$184	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/19/2025 10:45:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m
FlixBus	33h 5m	10:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	7:50 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$186	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/19/2025 10:45:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $186 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m
Greyhound US	32h 15m	10:10 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:25 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$187	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/19/2025 10:10:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $187 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 15m
FlixBus	23h 10m	3:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:55 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$208	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/19/2025 3:45:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $208 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	20h 45m	12:30 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:15 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$149	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/23/2025 12:30:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 45m
Greyhound US	32h 15m	10:10 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:25 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$155	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/23/2025 10:10:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 15m
FlixBus	19h 55m	2:40 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:35 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$174	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/23/2025 2:40:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $174 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 55m
Greyhound US	24h 0m	3:40 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	3:40 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$200	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/23/2025 3:40:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $200 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 0m
FlixBus	21h 10m	9:15 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:25 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$205	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/23/2025 9:15:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $205 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	22h 30m	10:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:15 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$145	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/24/2025 10:45:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m
Greyhound US	32h 15m	10:10 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:25 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$145	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/24/2025 10:10:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 15m
FlixBus	33h 5m	10:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	7:50 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$146	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/24/2025 10:45:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m
FlixBus	21h 10m	9:15 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:25 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$167	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/24/2025 9:15:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $167 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
Greyhound US	24h 0m	3:40 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	3:40 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$199	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/24/2025 3:40:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $199 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Washington, DC to Gainesville, FL is $103 on 12/31/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Washington, DC to Gainesville, FL. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Gainesville, FL.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 15 buses from Washington, DC to Gainesville, FL, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Gainesville, FL, with 2 offers.

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

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 9 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to Gainesville, FL in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Gainesville, FL starting from $103!

Cheapest Bus	$103
Fastest Bus	19h 10m
Earliest Bus	3:45 PM
Latest Bus	10:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	707.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to Gainesville, FL

Every day, 9 buses from 2 bus companies leave Washington, DC for Gainesville, FL: 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

$184

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$149

Wednesday 12/24

$145

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$223

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

$210

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

$103

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

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Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

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

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

With a price starting from $103, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to Gainesville, FL. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $184.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Gainesville, FL, with $103. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $208.

How to save money travelling from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to Gainesville, FL are also emptier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FAQs about the Washington, DC to Gainesville, FL bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $103 and takes 32h 15m to reach Gainesville, FL. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $103 and $297. 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 Washington, DC to Gainesville, FL each day?

Every day, the Washington, DC to Gainesville, FL bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Washington, DC to Gainesville, FL is offered by FlixBus and takes 19h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $221. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Gainesville, FL from Washington, DC starts at 3:45 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 Washington, DC to Gainesville, FL?

The latest bus trip departing from Washington, DC for Gainesville, FL starts at 10:45 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 Washington, DC Gainesville, FL route?

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

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

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

Economy

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

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

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