The average bus between Washington DC and Gainesville takes 1h 34m and the fastest bus takes 1h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Washington DC to Gainesville. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Washington DC and Gainesville. The earliest departure is at 2:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Gainesville at 7:07 PM. All services require a transfer at 17 St NW+I St NW and take an average of 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Gainesville station via Ballston+Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Washington DC to Gainesville bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from 17 St NW+I St NW station.
Washington DC to Gainesville bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Dr station.
The distance between Washington DC and Gainesville is 51.2 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Dr via 17 St NW+I St NW, Ballston+Bay E, and N Fairfax Dr @ N Taylor St in around 2h 28m.