Bus from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Gainesville to Washington on December 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Rosa Parks Station
Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus StopCheapest
FlixBus
Rosa Parks Station
Union StationFastest
Amtrak
Amtrak Bus Stop
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Gainesville Bus Stop
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Gainesville Bus Stop
Union StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:19 PM EST.

Get from Gainesville to Washington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $154, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day
1d Average Duration
1150 kmDistance
29kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC, 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 Washington?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Gainesville to Washington start from $154. The average price for this route is around $253. 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 Washington?

    The average bus travel time from Gainesville to Washington is 1d , covering a distance of 1150 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Gainesville to Washington at 12:35am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.

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

    A bus trip from Gainesville to Washington generates an estimated 29 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 Washington?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

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

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak 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 Washington?

    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 Washington?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, 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
$250
11-27
$250
Today
$285
11-29
$287
11-30
$291
12-01
$228
12-02
$178
12-03
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $178

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

You can expect to pay from $178 to $2,808 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $178 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually Amtrak 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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