Bus Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

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Sunday

$94

Monday

$92

Tuesday

$95

Wednesday

$98

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	23h 15m	2:00 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	1:15 PM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/26/2026 2:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
Greyhound US	28h 0m	2:00 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	6:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$95	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/26/2026 2:00:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 0m
Greyhound US	27h 50m	11:50 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	3:40 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$95	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:50:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 50m
FlixBus	37h 45m	11:30 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	1:15 PM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$96	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 45m
FlixBus	31h 0m	11:00 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	6:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$98	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:00:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	37h 45m	11:30 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	1:15 PM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	Economy	$92	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:30:00 PM to North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 45m
FlixBus	31h 0m	11:00 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	6:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$97	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:00:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 0m
FlixBus	26h 15m	11:00 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	1:15 PM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	Economy	$97	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:00:00 AM to North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 15m
FlixBus	19h 30m	9:45 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	5:15 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$98	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/27/2026 9:45:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
FlixBus	35h 55m	5:20 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	5:15 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$128	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/27/2026 5:20:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	26h 50m	12:50 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	3:40 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$95	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/28/2026 12:50:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 50m
Greyhound US	27h 50m	11:50 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	3:40 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$95	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/28/2026 11:50:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 50m
Greyhound US	28h 0m	2:00 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	6:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$96	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/28/2026 2:00:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 0m
FlixBus	31h 0m	11:00 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	6:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$97	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/28/2026 11:00:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 0m
FlixBus	26h 15m	11:00 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	1:15 PM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$97	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/28/2026 11:00:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	35h 55m	5:20 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	5:15 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$98	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/29/2026 5:20:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 55m
Greyhound US	26h 50m	12:50 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	3:40 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/29/2026 12:50:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 50m
Greyhound US	28h 0m	2:00 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	6:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/29/2026 2:00:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 0m
Greyhound US	31h 55m	5:20 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	1:15 PM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/29/2026 5:20:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 55m
FlixBus	37h 45m	11:30 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	1:15 PM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	Economy	$104	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:30:00 PM to North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL is $84 on 8/8/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Columbus, OH and Gainesville, FL

See here how frequent the connections between Columbus, OH and Gainesville, FL are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Columbus, OH and Gainesville, FL.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 13 buses from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Columbus, OH and Gainesville, FL, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 9 times every day by bus from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL in one click! Book your bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL starting from $84!

Cheapest Bus	$84
Fastest Bus	19h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:50 AM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	714.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL

Every day, 9 buses from 2 bus companies leave Columbus, OH for Gainesville, FL: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$94

Monday 07/27

$91

Tuesday 07/28

$95

Wednesday 07/29

$100

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

$95

Saturday 08/01

$111

Sunday 08/02

$91

Monday 08/03

$95

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$92

Thursday 08/06

$87

Friday 08/07

$92

Saturday 08/08

$84

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

$90

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $90, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $92.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL, with $84. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $97.

How to save money travelling from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL

These are the most booked bus companies between Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL from our users.

Greyhound US from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL:

Cheapest Price	$94
Fastest Bus	23h 15m
Earliest Bus	12:50 AM
Last Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	6/28/2026

All bus stations and stops in Columbus, OH and Gainesville, FL

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Columbus, OH and Gainesville, FL.

Greyhound Bus Station

E Town St 111

University

N High St 1739

ABM Public Parking

E Rich Street 100

N Wilson

E Main St & S Lazelle St

E Main St 139

Rosa Parks Transfer station

SE 3rd St 700

Greyhound Bus Station

Northeast 23rd Avenue 101

Central Bus Station

North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop

Westgate Plaza Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL? Or which bus companies serve the route Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL bus

How much does a Columbus, OH Gainesville, FL bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $84 and takes 37h 45m to reach Gainesville, FL. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $84 and $138. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Gainesville, FL.

On average, how many connections are available from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL each day?

Every day, the Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL take?

The fastest bus from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL is offered by FlixBus and takes 19h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $107. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL?

The earliest bus arriving in Gainesville, FL from Columbus, OH starts at 12:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL?

The latest bus trip departing from Columbus, OH for Gainesville, FL starts at 11:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Columbus, OH Gainesville, FL route?

When traveling by bus from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Columbus, OH and Gainesville, FL?

You can check all the direct connections between Columbus, OH and Gainesville, FL by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Columbus, OH Gainesville, FL bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Columbus, OH Gainesville, FL bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Columbus, OH to Gainesville, FL

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Columbus, OH and to Gainesville, FL

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Columbus, OH and to Gainesville, FL. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!