What is the travel distance from Gainesville to Houston?

About 782 miles (1261 km) separate Gainesville and Houston.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Gainesville to Houston start their journey at Rosa Parks Station and wind up at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Houston?

Once in Houston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston Zoo, Discovery Green Parks, Art Car Museum and The Kemah Boardwalk.

Bus Gainesville to Houston from $110 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gainesville to Houston on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:00pm	Rosa Parks Station	20h 20m	11:20am	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:48pm	Williston Rd & I-75	14h 35m	7:23am	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	Fastest
	Bus	8:20am	Gainesville Bus Stop	23h 50m	7:10am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:30pm	Gainesville Bus Stop	1d 12h	1:25am	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	1:10am	Rosa Parks Station	1d 13h	1:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 7:28 PM EST.

Get from Gainesville to Houston

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $108, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

782 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and Houston?

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 Houston

A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA
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B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
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C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
D
Harrisburg Senda Station
7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
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E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Compare bus companies

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 $227 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.

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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,441 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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Gainesville, FL to Houston, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Gainesville to Houston?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gainesville to Houston?
What are the best sights and things to do in Houston?

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The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Houston, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $119

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 Houston, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $119 to $235 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $119 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.