How far is Birmingham from Gainesville?

About 179 miles (289 km) separate Birmingham and Gainesville.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Gainesville?

Most of the buses traveling from Birmingham to Gainesville leave from McDonald's - Birmingham and arrive at La Flor de Jalisco Bus Stop. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Birmingham to Gainesville from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Gainesville on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:59am	McDonald's - Birmingham	3h 5m	10:04am	Gainesville, (GA - BBWireless)	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:50 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham to Gainesville

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 5 hours 57 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

5h 57mAverage Duration

180 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$51 - $237	Average Duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$69 - $119	Average Duration5h 57m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Gainesville?

Stops in Birmingham

A
McDonald's - Birmingham
2427 Acton Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243, USA
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B
Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
1801 Morris Ave, 35203 Birmingham, AL
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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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Tornado Bus

3/5156 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.8

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,1 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $216 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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The cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Gainesville, GA was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $225

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

You can expect to pay from $225 to $225 for a bus ticket from Birmingham, US to Gainesville, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $225 which is on 2025-11-26.