Bus Tickets from Gainesville, TX to Houston, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: September 8 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville (Chevron)
    Arrival time: September 8 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Houston Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 8 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville (Chevron)
    Arrival time: September 8 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Houston Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 8 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville (Chevron)
    Arrival time: September 8 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Downtown Gray & Smith
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 8 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville (Chevron)
    Arrival time: September 8 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 8 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville (Chevron)
    Arrival time: September 8 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: The Woodlands - Windvale Center
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Gainesville to Houston

Bus
Average PriceUS$37 - US$73Average Duration7h 15m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$83 - US$99Average Duration1d
42kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Gainesville to Houston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 7 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
7h 15mAverage Duration
US$37Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Gainesville, TX to Houston, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$57
Average Bus Trip Duration7h 15m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure9:05am
Distance465 km
Latest bus departure5:10pm

Gainesville to Houston Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Gainesville to Houston, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Gainesville, TX - Houston, US

  1. How far is Gainesville from Houston?

    The distance covered from Gainesville to Houston is 465 km (288 miles).

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

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US$56
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US$34
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gainesville, TX to Houston, US was searched and found on Sep 2, 2025 with a price of US$34

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

You can expect to pay from US$34 to US$57 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, TX to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$34 which is on 2025-09-08.

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Did you know?

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

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Gainesville, TX to Houston, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Gainesville, TX by bus?

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