Bus from Charlotte, NC to Gainesville, GA: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charlotte to Gainesville on November 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Charlotte Bus Station
Gainesville (Mart 24/7)CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Charlotte Bus Station
Gainesville (Mart 24/7)No tags
ExpresoBus
Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company
Gainesville, (GA - BBWireless)No tags
Expreso + Tornado Bus
Bus
Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company
Gainesville, (GA - BBWireless)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Gainesville

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
4h 30mAverage Duration
294 kmDistance
27kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$52 - $258Average Duration4h 14m
7kg CO₂e
Average Price$80 - $167Average Duration4h 30m
27kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlotte, NC to Gainesville, GA by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Charlotte to Gainesville?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Charlotte to Gainesville start from $52. The average price for this route is around $227. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Charlotte to Gainesville?

    The average bus travel time from Charlotte to Gainesville is 4h 14m, covering a distance of 300 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 5m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Charlotte to Gainesville route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Tornado Bus, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Charlotte to Gainesville?

    The earliest bus departs from Charlotte to Gainesville at 12:50pm. And the latest bus departs at 6:10pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Charlotte to Gainesville?

    A bus trip from Charlotte to Gainesville generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Charlotte to Gainesville?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Charlotte to Gainesville?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Charlotte to Gainesville?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Charlotte to Gainesville?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-26
$139
11-27
$71
Today
$67
11-29
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11-30
$71
12-01
$59
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Gainesville, GA was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $59

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Charlotte, NC to Gainesville, GA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $59 to $245 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to Gainesville, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $59 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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