What is the distance between Washington and Gainesville?

The distance between Washington and Gainesville is approximately 794 km (492 miles).

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

Buses departing from Union Station in Washington will take you to La Flor de Jalisco Bus Stop in Gainesville.

Bus Washington to Gainesville from $165 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Washington to Gainesville on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:55am	Union Station	15h 25m	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Union Station	23h 35m	8:05am	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags
Bus	9:10am	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	22h 55m	8:05am	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	20h 40m	10:00am	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Union Station	15h 45m	10:00am	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $110, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d Average Duration

795 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$110 - $391	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$179 - $454	Average Duration12h 55m	CO₂ emissions 72kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Gainesville?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

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

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Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,449 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Gainesville, GA by bus

What is the distance between Washington and Gainesville?
The distance between Washington and Gainesville is approximately 794 km (492 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Washington to Gainesville?
Buses departing from Union Station in Washington will take you to La Flor de Jalisco Bus Stop 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

11-24

$309

11-25

$343

Today

$284

11-27

$238

11-28

$238

11-29

$421

11-30

$370

12-01

No data

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Gainesville, GA was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $238

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

You can expect to pay from $238 to $421 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Gainesville, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $238 which is on 2025-11-27.