Next available departures

Next departures from Gainesville to Washington on 1 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:20	Gainesville Bus Stop	1d 6h	15:05	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	15:40	Rosa Parks Station	16h 35m	08:15	Union Station	Fastest
	20:00	Amtrak Bus Stop	19h 12m	15:12	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	08:20	Gainesville Bus Stop	1d	09:10	Union Station	No tags
	11:30	Rosa Parks Station	19h 55m	07:25	Union Station	No tags
	20:00	Amtrak Bus Stop	19h 12m	15:12	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:15	Rosa Parks Station	23h 10m	16:25	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	18:05	Rosa Parks Station	1d	18:35	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:14 AM EDT.

Get from Gainesville to Washington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just CA$137, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

1d 1hAverage duration

1142 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

Bus stations and stops in Gainesville and Washington

Stops in Gainesville

A
Rosa Parks Station
700 SE 3rd St, Gainesville, FL 32601
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B
Williston Rd & I-75
3509 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
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C
Greyhound Station
101 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Silver Spring - Metro
8402 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
D
Pentagon City
1100 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202, USA
E
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
F
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

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Greyhound

3.5/587 590 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

Based on 87590 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at CA$139

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Gainesville Washington recent customer reviews

Horrible. No type of checks for passengers entering bus. Passenger was able to get beer on the bus and was drunk. He got into a fight with a young man claiming that he was a federal agent. Plug outlets didn't work properly. Very uncomfortable ride.

Corry R.

28 November 2024

The first bus. The bus driver did not make the announcement as to what or where we were. When we stopped to pick up or drop off people. Fortunately, many people were paying attention and knew when to get off of the bus.

Rain L.

6 August 2024

FlixBus

3.5/513 119 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4.1/55 849 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.6

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Adirondack Trailways

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC, US by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Gainesville to Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Gainesville to Washington start at CA$137. The average price for this route is around CA$234. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Gainesville to Washington?
The average bus journey time from Gainesville to Washington is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 1142 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 16h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Gainesville to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Gainesville to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Gainesville to Washington at 00:35. And the latest bus departs at 21:20.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gainesville to Washington?
A bus trip from Gainesville to Washington produces an estimated 28.532024999999997 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Gainesville to Washington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5847 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Gainesville to Washington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Gainesville to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Gainesville to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

30/07

CA$275

31/07

CA$150

Today

CA$241

02/08

CA$153

03/08

No data

04/08

CA$151

05/08

CA$153

06/08

CA$133

The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 06 Aug 2026 with a price of CA$133

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

You can expect to pay from CA$133 to CA$1 252 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CA$133, which is on 2026-08-06.