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Trip Overview

The average bus between Gainesville and Athens takes 12h 19m and the fastest bus takes 9h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gainesville to Athens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 19m
Duration
401 mi
Distance
$79
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Gainesville to Athens bus times

Buses run twice daily between Gainesville and Athens. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Gainesville is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Athens at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA12h • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA16h 55m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA12h • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA9h 50m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA12h • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA9h 50m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA12h • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA9h 50m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA12h • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA9h 50m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA12h • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA9h 50m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA12h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gainesville to Athens? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Gainesville to Athens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 401.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 19m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Gainesville to Athens Transit Center via Atlanta Bus Station in around 8h 50m.

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