How much is the bus ticket from Gainesville to Birmingham?

The cheapest bus tickets from Gainesville to Birmingham start from $57. The average price for this route is around $151. 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 Birmingham?

The average bus travel time from Gainesville to Birmingham is 4h 40m, covering a distance of 291 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 50m and is operated by Tornado Bus .

Which bus companies service the Gainesville to Birmingham route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Tornado Bus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Gainesville to Birmingham at 5:14pm. And the latest bus departs at 10:20pm.

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

A bus trip from Gainesville to Birmingham generates an estimated 7 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 Birmingham?

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 Birmingham?

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 Birmingham?

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 Birmingham?

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 Birmingham from $59 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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

Next departures for Gainesville to Birmingham on November 30
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

Next departures for Gainesville to Birmingham on December 1
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

Next departures for Gainesville to Birmingham on December 2
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

Next departures for Gainesville to Birmingham on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:25pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	4h 35m	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

Next departures for Gainesville to Birmingham on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:25pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	4h 35m	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

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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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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,402 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

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 Birmingham?
The cheapest bus tickets from Gainesville to Birmingham start from $57. The average price for this route is around $151. 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 Birmingham?
The average bus travel time from Gainesville to Birmingham is 4h 40m, covering a distance of 291 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 50m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Gainesville to Birmingham route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Tornado Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Gainesville to Birmingham?
The earliest bus departs from Gainesville to Birmingham at 5:14pm. And the latest bus departs at 10:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gainesville to Birmingham?
A bus trip from Gainesville to Birmingham generates an estimated 7 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 Birmingham?
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 Birmingham?
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 Birmingham?
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 Birmingham?
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

No data

11-26

$141

Today

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11-28

$152

11-29

$102

11-30

$179

12-01

$141

12-02

$108

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 $179 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.