How much is the bus ticket from Gainesville to Atlanta?

The cheapest bus tickets from Gainesville to Atlanta start from $24. The average price for this route is around $137. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Gainesville to Atlanta?

The average bus travel time from Gainesville to Atlanta is 2h 16m, covering a distance of 81 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 5m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Gainesville to Atlanta route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Tornado Bus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta?

The earliest bus departs from Gainesville to Atlanta at 4:35pm. And the latest bus departs at 10:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gainesville to Atlanta?

A bus trip from Gainesville to Atlanta generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Gainesville to Atlanta?

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.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Gainesville to Atlanta?

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Gainesville to Atlanta?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Tornado Bus , with a punctuality rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Gainesville to Atlanta?

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.

Bus Gainesville to Atlanta from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gainesville to Atlanta on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	1h 5m	11:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Gainesville to Atlanta on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	1h 5m	11:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:14pm	Gainesville, (GA - BBWireless)	2h 16m	7:30pm	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	No tags
Expreso + Tornado Bus	Bus	5:14pm	Gainesville, (GA - BBWireless)	1d 15h	8:49am	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Gainesville to Atlanta on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	1h 5m	11:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:14pm	Gainesville, (GA - BBWireless)	2h 16m	7:30pm	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	No tags
Expreso + Tornado Bus	Bus	5:14pm	Gainesville, (GA - BBWireless)	1d 15h	8:49am	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Gainesville to Atlanta on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	1h 5m	11:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:14pm	Gainesville, (GA - BBWireless)	2h 16m	7:30pm	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	No tags
Expreso + Tornado Bus	Bus	5:14pm	Gainesville, (GA - BBWireless)	1d 15h	8:49am	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:05 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Gainesville to Atlanta

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Atlanta. The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1h 15mAverage Duration

76 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $182	Average Duration2h 16m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$31 - $39	Average Duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and Atlanta?

Stops in Gainesville

A
La Flor de Jalisco Bus Stop
425 Atlanta Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501
B
Gainesville Bus Station Mart 24/7
2580 MONROE DRIVE , 30507, Georgia
C
El Expreso Gainesville Bus Stop
1408 Atlanta Hwy, Gainesville, GA

Stops in Atlanta

A
Doraville Tornado Bus Station
3658 Shallowford Rd, Atlanta, GA 30340, USA
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B
Atlanta Airport
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C
Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station
232 Forsyth St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
D
Cleveland Ave
387 Cleveland Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30315, USA
E
Doraville El Expreso Bus Station
4989 Buford Hwy NE, Chamblee, GA 30341, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,402 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87402 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $24

Greyhound Gainesville Atlanta recent customer reviews

The bus driver was so slow and didn't take my baggage because he said not enough space..

Jorge R.

February 11, 2018

Tornado Bus

3/5156 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.8

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Gainesville to Atlanta?
The cheapest bus tickets from Gainesville to Atlanta start from $24. The average price for this route is around $137. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Gainesville to Atlanta?
The average bus travel time from Gainesville to Atlanta is 2h 16m, covering a distance of 81 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 5m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Gainesville to Atlanta route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Tornado Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta?
The earliest bus departs from Gainesville to Atlanta at 4:35pm. And the latest bus departs at 10:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gainesville to Atlanta?
A bus trip from Gainesville to Atlanta generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Gainesville to Atlanta?
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.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Gainesville to Atlanta?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Gainesville to Atlanta?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Tornado Bus, with a punctuality rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Gainesville to Atlanta?
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

11-25

$26

11-26

$45

Today

$21

11-28

$20

11-29

$21

11-30

$45

12-01

$29

12-02

$16

The cheapest trip from Gainesville, GA to Atlanta, GA was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $159 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, GA to Atlanta, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-12-02.

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.