What is the distance between Jacksonville and Gainesville?

Jacksonville and Gainesville are 100 km (62 miles) apart.

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

Buses departing from W Forsyth St in Jacksonville will take you to Rosa Parks Station in Gainesville.

Bus Jacksonville to Gainesville from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Jacksonville to Gainesville on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:30am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1h 30m	12:00pm	Rosa Parks Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Jacksonville to Gainesville on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:30am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1h 30m	12:00pm	Rosa Parks Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 12:42 AM EST.

Get from Jacksonville to Gainesville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

99 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Jacksonville and Gainesville?

Stops in Jacksonville

A
W Forsyth St
1111 W Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA
B
Jacksonville Amtrak Station
3570 Clifford Ln, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA
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C
Kings Avenue Station
1003 Kings Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207
D
JRTC Greyhound Bus Station
111 W. Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, USA

Stops in Gainesville

A
Rosa Parks Station
700 SE 3rd St, Gainesville, FL 32601
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B
Williston Rd & I-75
3509 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
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C
Greyhound Station
101 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,401 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Jacksonville, FL to Gainesville, FL by bus

What is the distance between Jacksonville and Gainesville?
Jacksonville and Gainesville are 100 km (62 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Jacksonville to Gainesville?
Buses departing from W Forsyth St in Jacksonville will take you to Rosa Parks Station in Gainesville.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-20

$21

11-21

$24

Today

$28

11-23

$26

11-24

$24

11-25

$27

11-26

$29

11-27

$28

The cheapest trip from Jacksonville, FL to Gainesville, FL was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $29 for a bus ticket from Jacksonville, FL to Gainesville, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-24.