Rome2Rio

How to get fromGainesville to Wacoby train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Find Transport to Waco

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Gainesville to Waco by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Gainesville Amtrak to Fort Worthtrain train Heartland Flyer
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Waco Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1100 / ...
    3h 59m
    $34–69

  2. Drive 152.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Wacocar car 152.6 mi
    2h 25m
    $28–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1142 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1160 / ...
    4h 19m
    $41–67

  4. Train, bus via Fort Worth

    1. Take the train from Gainesville Amtrak to Fort Worthtrain train Heartland Flyer
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth - La Gran Plaza to Wacobus bus Dallas
    4h 41m
    $68–105

Gainesville to Waco by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gainesville to Waco.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 154 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Gainesville, Cooke County, TX, USA and Waco, TX, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Gainesville to Waco Bus Stop via Gainesville and Dallas Bus Station in around 4h 19m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers