There are 3 ways to get from Daytona Beach to Gainesville by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Jacksonville
best- Take the bus from Daytona Beach Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus 2434
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2431
4h 19m$25–42Drive 96.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Daytona Beach to Gainesvillecar 96.9 mi
2h 8m$18–25Bus
- Take the bus from Transfer Plaza to Tanger Outlet Mallbus 11b / ...
- Take the bus from Daytona Beach to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
6h 3m$27–41
Daytona Beach to Gainesville by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Daytona Beach to Gainesville is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Daytona Beach to Gainesville is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Daytona Beach station to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Daytona Beach Bus Station and arriving at Gainesville via Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Daytona Beach and Gainesville is 159 miles. The road distance is 97.4 miles.
The best way to get from Daytona Beach to Gainesville without a car is to bus via Jacksonville which takes 4h 19m and costs $25 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Daytona Beach to Gainesville, including transfers.
Daytona Beach to Gainesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Daytona Beach Bus Station.
Daytona Beach to Gainesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Daytona Beach to Gainesville is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Daytona Beach to Gainesville.
Book your Daytona Beach to Gainesville bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Daytona Beach, FL, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Daytona Beach Bus Station to Gainesville via Jacksonville in around 4h 19m.
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Daytona Beach Bus Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Daytona Beach to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Daytona Beach Bus Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
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