What is the distance between Washington and Gainesville?

Washington and Gainesville are 32 miles (52 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Gainesville from Washington, chances are that your bus will depart from Metro Center Station and arrive at University Boulevard Park and Ride. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Washington to Gainesville from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Washington to Gainesville on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30pm	Stadium-Armory Metro	1h 15m	1:45pm	University Boulevard Park and Ride	No tags
Bus	10:05am	Washington Bus Station	1h 15m	11:20am	Gainesville Park and Ride Access Road	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Dulles Airport	30m	11:20am	Gainesville Park and Ride Access Road	No tags
Bus	10:05am	Washington Bus Station	1h 15m	11:20am	Gainesville Park and Ride Access Road	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Dulles Airport	30m	11:20am	Gainesville Park and Ride Access Road	No tags

Get from Washington to Gainesville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1h 15mAverage Duration

32 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Gainesville?

Stops in Washington

A
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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B
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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C
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Stops in Gainesville

A
University Boulevard Park and Ride
University Commuter Lot, Virginia 20155, USA
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Virginia Breeze

4.5/512 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

OurBus

4/53,150 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Washington and Gainesville, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

Megabus

3.5/5412 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.4

Traveling with Megabus from Washington to Gainesville is an affordable and reliable way to reach your destination. The company provides amenities like comfortable seats and free Wi-Fi (on most buses), ensuring a comfortable journey. Discover an easy and budget-friendly travel option to Gainesville with Megabus. Tickets start at just $22, with an average price of around $24, making it an accessible choice for travelers.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Washington, DC, US to Gainesville, VA by bus

What is the distance between Washington and Gainesville?
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