What is the distance between Gainesville and Melbourne?

The distance between the two cities is 150 miles (242 km).

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

If you're headed to Melbourne from Gainesville, chances are that your bus will depart from Rosa Parks Station and arrive at Melbourne Bus Stop - Waffle House. 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.

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

Once in Melbourne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Royal Botanic Gardens, Royal Melbourne Zoo, Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne Museum and Melbourne Aquarium.

Bus Gainesville to Melbourne from $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gainesville to Melbourne on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:45am	Rosa Parks Station	7h 10m	10:55am	Melbourne (Mobil Gas Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30am	Gainesville Bus Stop	4h 25m	10:55am	Melbourne (Mobil Gas Station)	Fastest

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Get from Gainesville to Melbourne

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

7h 10mAverage Duration

142 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and Melbourne?

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 Melbourne

A
Melbourne Bus Stop - Waffle House
4650 W New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL 32904
B
I-95 and W New Haven Ave
4600 W New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901, USA
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Compare bus companies

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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,395 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.

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

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$44

11/20

$87

Today

$74

11/22

$92

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11/26

$49

The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Melbourne, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $44

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 Melbourne, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $44 to $92 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Melbourne, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2025-11-26.