How far is Gainesville from Lake City by coach?

The distance between Lake City and Gainesville by coach is approximately 42 miles (67 km).

Is there a way to reach Gainesville from Lake City without a car?

The best way to go from Lake City to Gainesville without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Lake City to Gainesville from £17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Lake City to Gainesville on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	14:00	Lake City Bus Station	55m	14:55	Rosa Parks Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Lake City to Gainesville on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	14:00	Lake City Bus Station	55m	14:55	Rosa Parks Station	Cheapest
	Bus	09:35	Lake City Bus Stop	30m	10:05	Williston Rd & I-75	Fastest

Next departures from Lake City to Gainesville on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Lake City Bus Station	55m	14:55	Rosa Parks Station	Cheapest
Bus	09:35	Lake City Bus Stop	30m	10:05	Williston Rd & I-75	Fastest
Bus	09:35	Lake City Bus Stop	35m	10:10	Williston Rd & I-75	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 19:56 EST.

Get from Lake City to Gainesville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

35mAverage duration

44 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Lake City and Gainesville?

Stops in Lake City

A
Lake City Bus Stop
2470 W US HWY 90, Lake City, FL 32025, USA
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B
Lake City Greyhound Bus Station
251 S MARION AVE , 32055, Florida

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

Tornado Bus

3/5156 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.8

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,401 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

How far is Gainesville from Lake City by coach?
The distance between Lake City and Gainesville by coach is approximately 42 miles (67 km).
Is there a way to reach Gainesville from Lake City without a car?
The best way to go from Lake City to Gainesville without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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£19

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The cheapest trip from Lake City to Gainesville, FL was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £17

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

You can expect to pay from £17 to £74 for a bus ticket from Lake City to Gainesville, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually Tornado Bus 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.