Bus from Gainesville, FL to Houston, US: Tickets & Schedules

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Gainesville to Houston on November 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Rosa Parks Station
Baytown, 6800 Thompson RdNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Rosa Parks Station
Baytown, 6800 Thompson RdNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Rosa Parks Station
Downtown Gray & SmithNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Gainesville Bus Stop
Baytown, 6800 Thompson RdNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Gainesville Bus Stop
Houston Bus StationNo tags

Get from Gainesville to Houston

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $155, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day
1d 3hAverage Duration
1261 kmDistance
32kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gainesville, FL to Houston, US 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 Gainesville to Houston?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Gainesville to Houston start from $155. The average price for this route is around $248. 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 Gainesville to Houston?

    The average bus travel time from Gainesville to Houston is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1261 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 10m and is operated by Tornado Bus.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus, Greyhound, FlixBus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Gainesville to Houston at 1:10am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.

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

    A bus trip from Gainesville to Houston generates an estimated 32 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 Gainesville to Houston?

    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 Gainesville to Houston?

    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 Gainesville to Houston?

    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 Gainesville to Houston?

    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
$326
11-27
$270
Today
$293
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