What is the distance between Richmond and Gainesville?

The distance between the two cities is 421 miles (679 km).

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

If you're headed to Gainesville from Richmond, chances are that your bus will depart from Main Street Station and arrive at La Flor de Jalisco Bus Stop. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Richmond to Gainesville from $59 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Richmond to Gainesville on November 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:10am	Richmond	13h 20m	10:30pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags
9:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	13h 5m	10:30pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags
11:25am	Richmond	20h 40m	8:05am	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags
8:20pm	Richmond	13h 40m	10:00am	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags
12:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	18h 50m	7:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 12 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

12h 50mAverage Duration

421 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$59 - $150	Average Duration12h 50m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$144 - $1,101	Average Duration22h 6m	CO₂ emissions 62kg CO₂e

Bus Richmond, VA, US to Gainesville, GA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$94

Average bus trip duration12h 50m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure5:45am

Distance421 miles (678 km)

Latest bus departure11:45pm

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Amtrak

4/55,563 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,349 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

3.5/511,181 reviews

Staff4.1

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

Richmond to Gainesville Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Gainesville?

Stops in Richmond

A - Main Street Station

B - Staples Mill Road

C - 8531 Fordson Rd

D - VCU

E - 2828 W. Broad St.

F - Greyhound Station

Stops in Gainesville

A - La Flor de Jalisco Bus Stop

B - Gainesville Bus Station Mart 24/7

C - El Expreso Gainesville Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions for your trip Richmond, VA, US - Gainesville, GA

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

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Richmond to Gainesville.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Richmond to Gainesville.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by bus only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Richmond to Gainesville.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Richmond to Gainesville, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to Gainesville, GA?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time12h 50m	Avg Price$94	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time22h 6m	Avg Price$222	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Richmond, VA, US by bus?

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Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Gainesville, GA

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Bus Richmond, VA, US to Gainesville, GA: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Gainesville?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Richmond, VA, US - Gainesville, GA

What is the distance between Richmond and Gainesville?

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

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to Gainesville, GA?

Will you be returning to Richmond, VA, US by bus?

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