How far is Gainesville from Fort Myers?

About 212 miles (341 km) separate Gainesville and Fort Myers.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Gainesville to Fort Myers leave from Rosa Parks Station and arrive at Daniels Pkwy & I-75. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Fort Myers?

Once in Fort Myers, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Nature Parks, IMAG History & Science Centre, Boat Tours, Art Walk and Music Walk and Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium.

Bus Gainesville to Fort Myers from $46 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gainesville to Fort Myers on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:00pm	Gainesville-UF	5h 10m	8:10pm	Fort Myers, FL	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:40pm	Rosa Parks Station	11h 40m	10:20am	Ft Myers Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:24 AM EST.

Get from Gainesville to Fort Myers

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

9h 45mAverage Duration

209 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and Fort Myers?

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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Stops in Fort Myers

A
Daniels Pkwy & I-75
13600 Indian Paint Ln (McDonald's on Daniels Pwy and I-75), Fort Myers, FL 33912
B
Colonial Blvd & I-75
Walmart, 4770 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33966
C
Rosa Parks
2250 Widman Way, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,400 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

RedCoach

4/54,065 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.8

RedCoach is a US-based bus company that has become popular for offering comfortable, affordable rides in Florida and Texas, with fewer stops between destinations. They have three different bus classes: first-class, executive and economy, each one of them offering different amenities and conveniences. First-class and executive buses have fewer seats, which are extra wide, recline up to 140 degrees, and there's extra legroom, offering extra pleasant rides. In all classes, you can find high-quality services, seats designed to provide extra comfort, free Wi-FI, power outlets and bathrooms. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your tickets up to three hours before the travel date for free.

RedCoach Gainesville Fort Myers recent customer reviews

I called the Red Coach company to make sure I was at the right bus stop since I was not familiar with the area. After I was given no helpful advice, I waited for my bus where my GPS told me to. My bus then blew right by me as I tried to flag it down. The driver waved and shrugged as he drove by.

Olivia R.

May 19, 2021

No limited capacity on the bus, therefore social distancing could not be maintained. I had to call customer service because I wasn’t notified that my original bus ticket was cancelled and replaced with a bus that was scheduled 2 hours later on the day that I had to travel. Had I known that the bus wasn’t going to limit its capacity to protect its customers during a pandemic, I wouldn’t have scheduled a trip at all.

Madeleine W.

November 28, 2020

Excellent and comfortable. I would only say though that I didn’t understand WHERE the drop off was in Ft. Myers. My friend didn’t know his to get to Fgcu?? I didn’t know that is what it stood for. I would have explained that better for travelers from out if town.

Nina M.

January 2, 2020

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Gainesville, FL to Fort Myers by bus

How far is Gainesville from Fort Myers?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gainesville to Fort Myers?
What are the best sights and things to do in Fort Myers?

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

$93

11/21

$93

Today

$99

11/23

$58

11/24

$113

11/25

$93

11/26

$100

11/27

$60

The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Fort Myers was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $58

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 Fort Myers, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $58 to $154 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Fort Myers based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $58 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually FlixBus 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.