Bus Tickets from New York City to Gainesville, FL

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TodayAug 17
from $199
TomorrowAug 18
from $170
TueAug 19
from $126
WedAug 20
from $97
ThuAug 21
from $103
FriAug 22
SatAug 23
from $120
SunAug 24
from $124

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
    Arrival time: August 19 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Rosa Parks Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
    Arrival time: August 19 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Rosa Parks Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: New York Port Authority
    Arrival time: August 19 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
    Arrival time: August 19 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Rosa Parks Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: GW Bridge
    Arrival time: August 20 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Gainesville.

Bus
Average Price$90 - $345Average Duration1d 7h
36kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$197 - $289Average Duration21h 48m
131kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from New York City to Gainesville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 21 hours 48 minutes and with fares starting at just $197, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
21h 48mAverage Duration
$197Cheapest ticket
131kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New York City to Gainesville, FL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$145
Average bus trip duration1d 7h
Number of daily buses41
Earliest bus departure1:05am
Distance897 miles (1446 km)
Latest bus departure11:59pm

New York City to Gainesville Bus

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

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08/15
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08/16
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Today
$191
08/18
$162
08/19
$118
08/20
$89
08/21
$104
08/22
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Gainesville, FL was searched and found on Aug 20, 2025 with a price of $89

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

You can expect to pay from $89 to $260 for a bus ticket from New York City to Gainesville, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $89 which is on 2025-08-20.

Usually FlixBus Inc. 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.

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach 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 New York City to Gainesville.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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 New York City to Gainesville, FL?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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