What is the distance between Houston and Gainesville?

The distance separating Houston and Gainesville is 782 miles (1261 km).

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

If you're headed to Gainesville from Houston, chances are that your bus will leave from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway and arrive at Williston Rd & I-75. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Houston to Gainesville from $107 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Houston to Gainesville on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 1h	12:30am	Gainesville Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	13h 35m	10:05am	Williston Rd & I-75	Fastest
	Bus	5:00am	Houston Bus Station	1d	6:25am	Gainesville Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:00am	Houston Bus Station	1d 6h	12:00pm	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
	Bus	5:00pm	Houston Airline	16h 5m	10:05am	Williston Rd & I-75	No tags

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Get from Houston to Gainesville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 23 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36bus per day

23h 35mAverage Duration

782 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Houston and Gainesville?

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

Stops in Gainesville

A
Williston Rd & I-75
3509 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
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B
Rosa Parks Station
700 SE 3rd St, Gainesville, FL 32601
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C
Greyhound Station
101 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
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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,8 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 $185 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

3.5/587,396 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

3.5/511,446 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 Houston, US to Gainesville, FL by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$182

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$185

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$182

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$107

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The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Gainesville, FL was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $107

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

You can expect to pay from $107 to $247 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Gainesville, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $107 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.