What is the travel distance from Gainesville to Birmingham?

It's about 289 km (179 miles) from Gainesville to Birmingham.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Gainesville to Birmingham?

Buses departing from La Flor de Jalisco Bus Stop in Gainesville will take you to McDonald's - Birmingham in Birmingham.

Bus Gainesville to Birmingham from $59 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gainesville to Birmingham on November 26
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)	4h 40m	2:00am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Gainesville to Birmingham on November 28
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)	4h 40m	2:00am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Expreso + Tornado Bus	Bus	5:14pm	Gainesville, (GA - BBWireless)	1d 13h	5:59am	McDonald's - Birmingham	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 2:55 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Gainesville to Birmingham

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 6 hours 17 minutes, and with fares starting at just $99, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

6h 17mAverage Duration

289 kmDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$57 - $341	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$99 - $144	Average Duration6h 17m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and Birmingham?

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 Birmingham

A
McDonald's - Birmingham
2427 Acton Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243, USA
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B
Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
1801 Morris Ave, 35203 Birmingham, AL
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Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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 Birmingham, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Gainesville to Birmingham?
It's about 289 km (179 miles) from Gainesville to Birmingham.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Gainesville to Birmingham?
Buses departing from La Flor de Jalisco Bus Stop in Gainesville will take you to McDonald's - Birmingham in Birmingham.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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Today

$141

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11-28

$134

11-29

$102

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The cheapest trip from Gainesville, GA to Birmingham, US was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $102

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 Birmingham, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $102 to $141 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, GA to Birmingham, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $102 which is on 2025-11-29.