What is the distance between Gainesville and Lake City?

Gainesville and Lake City are 42 miles (67 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Lake City from Gainesville, chances are that your bus will depart from Rosa Parks Station and arrive at Lake City Bus Stop. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Gainesville to Lake City from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Gainesville to Lake City on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Gainesville Bus Stop	1h	9:00am	Lake City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Gainesville Bus Stop	55m	1:25pm	Lake City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:05pm	Gainesville Bus Stop	1h	5:05pm	Lake City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Gainesville Bus Stop	1h	9:00am	Lake City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Gainesville Bus Stop	55m	1:25pm	Lake City Bus Station	No tags

Get from Gainesville to Lake City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1hAverage Duration

44 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and Lake City?

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 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

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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 $80 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,414 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,392 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

What is the distance between Gainesville and Lake City?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gainesville to Lake City?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Lake City was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $12

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 Lake City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $95 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Lake City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-24.

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.