There are 4 ways to get from Gainesville to Avon Park by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Orlando
best- Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Avon Parkbus
6h$28–47Drive 161.4 mi
- Drive from Gainesville to Avon Parkcar 161.4 mi
2h 58m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Avon Parkbus Greyhound US0740s
7h 5m$43–65Bus #2
- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus Tallahassee
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Avon Parkbus Greyhound US0740s
7h 41m$48–67
Gainesville to Avon Park by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Avon Park is to bus via Orlando which costs $28 - $50 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Avon Park is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Avon Park. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Avon Park via Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Gainesville and Avon Park is 193 miles. The road distance is 162.3 miles.
The best way to get from Gainesville to Avon Park without a car is to bus via Orlando which takes 6h and costs $28 - $50.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Gainesville to Avon Park, including transfers.
Gainesville to Avon Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Gainesville station.
Gainesville to Avon Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Avon Park is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Gainesville to Avon Park.
Book your Gainesville to Avon Park bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Avon Park, Highlands County, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Gainesville to Avon Park via Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Transportation Center in around 6h.
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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