What is the cheapest way to get from Buford to Gainesville?

The cheapest way to get from Buford to Gainesville is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Buford to Gainesville?

The fastest way to get from Buford to Gainesville is to bus and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $75 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Buford and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Buford to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Mall of Georgia Park and Ride and arriving at Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Buford to Gainesville?

The distance between Buford and Gainesville is 372 miles. The road distance is 357.7 miles.

How do I travel from Buford to Gainesville without a car?

The best way to get from Buford to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $70 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Buford to Gainesville?

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Buford to Gainesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buford to Gainesville bus from?

Buford to Gainesville bus services, operated by Xpress, depart from Mall of Georgia Park and Ride station.

Where does the Buford to Gainesville bus arrive?

Buford to Gainesville bus services, operated by Xpress, arrive at Forsyth St at MLK Jr Dr station.

Can I drive from Buford to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Buford to Gainesville is 358 miles. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Buford to Gainesville.

Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 271+ hotels available in Gainesville.

Buford to Gainesville - 7 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Buford to Gainesville by bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Mall of Georgia Park and Ride to Forsyth St at MLK Jr Drbus 413
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus FlixBus N2401 / ...
7h 30m
$73–106
Drive 355.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Buford to Gainesvillecar 355.6 mi
6h 20m
$63–91
Bus, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Mall of Georgia Park and Ride to Civic Center Stationbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane ATL - GNV
4h 55m
$78–371
Bus via Sandy Springs (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0630
11h 51m
$81–122
Bus, fly to Jacksonville
1. Take the bus from Mall of Georgia Park and Ride to Civic Center Stationbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane ATL - JAX
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
7h 36m
$93–439
Bus, fly to Valdosta
1. Take the bus from Mall of Georgia Park and Ride to Civic Center Stationbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Valdosta (VLD)plane ATL - VLD
3. Take the bus from Valdosta to Gainesvillebus
6h 52m
$101–402
Bus, fly to Orlando
1. Take the bus from Mall of Georgia Park and Ride to Civic Center Stationbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Orlando (MCO)plane ATL - MCO
3. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus
7h 39m
$102–491

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights

38Weekly Planes

1h 13mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 370 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a vehicle from Buford to Gainesville via Mall of Georgia Park and Ride, Forsyth St at MLK Jr Dr, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 7h 30m.

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How to get fromBuford to Gainesvilleby bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

There are 7 ways to get from Buford to Gainesville by bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Bus

Drive 355.6 mi

Bus, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

Bus via Sandy Springs (Greyhound)

Bus, fly to Jacksonville

Bus, fly to Valdosta

Bus, fly to Orlando