Buses to Gainesville
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Gainesville, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville to Jacksonville | United States | 99 km (62 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Gainesville to Orlando | United States | 154 km (96 mi) | about 3 h 1 min |
| Gainesville to Lakeland | United States | 183 km (114 mi) | about 3 h 32 min |
| Gainesville to Tampa | United States | 190 km (118 mi) | about 3 h 39 min |
| Gainesville to Brandon | United States | 191 km (118 mi) | about 3 h 40 min |
| Gainesville to Clearwater | United States | 193 km (120 mi) | about 3 h 43 min |
| Gainesville to Tallahassee | United States | 208 km (129 mi) | about 3 h 58 min |
| Gainesville to St. Petersburg | United States | 212 km (132 mi) | about 4 h 3 min |
| Gainesville to Palm Bay | United States | 247 km (153 mi) | about 4 h 41 min |
| Gainesville to Savannah | United States | 295 km (183 mi) | about 5 h 32 min |
| Gainesville to Port Saint Lucie | United States | 326 km (202 mi) | about 6 h 5 min |
| Gainesville to Cape Coral | United States | 345 km (215 mi) | about 6 h 27 min |
| Gainesville to New York City | United States | 1,442 km (896 mi) | about 26 h 8 min |
| Gainesville to Brooklyn | United States | 1,439 km (894 mi) | about 26 h 4 min |
| Gainesville to Chicago | United States | 1,438 km (894 mi) | about 26 h 3 min |
| Gainesville to Queens | United States | 1,447 km (899 mi) | about 26 h 13 min |
| Gainesville to Houston | United States | 1,259 km (782 mi) | about 22 h 50 min |
| Gainesville to Philadelphia | United States | 1,318 km (819 mi) | about 23 h 54 min |
| Gainesville to Manhattan | United States | 1,450 km (901 mi) | about 26 h 16 min |
| Gainesville to The Bronx | United States | 1,461 km (908 mi) | about 26 h 28 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.