Bus Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

today

$42

tomorrow

$41

Wednesday

Thursday

$45

Friday

Saturday

$49

Sunday

$47

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 15m	2:30 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	8:45 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/27/2026 2:30:00 PM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
FlixBus	11h 45m	9:20 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	9:05 AM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/27/2026 9:20:00 PM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
FlixBus	9h 5m	6:05 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	3:10 AM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:05:00 PM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Greyhound US	8h 50m	12:35 AM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	9:25 AM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sheridan St	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/27/2026 12:35:00 AM to Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Greyhound US	9h 45m	1:30 PM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	11:15 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sheridan St	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/27/2026 1:30:00 PM to Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 25m	5:20 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	12:45 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/28/2026 5:20:00 AM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	6h 15m	2:30 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	8:45 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/28/2026 2:30:00 PM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
FlixBus	9h 5m	6:05 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	3:10 AM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:05:00 PM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Greyhound US	8h 50m	12:35 AM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	9:25 AM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sheridan St	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/28/2026 12:35:00 AM to Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Greyhound US	9h 45m	1:30 PM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	11:15 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sheridan St	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/28/2026 1:30:00 PM to Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	8h 50m	12:35 AM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	9:25 AM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sheridan St	Economy	$45	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/30/2026 12:35:00 AM to Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
FlixBus	6h 15m	2:30 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	8:45 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/30/2026 2:30:00 PM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Greyhound US	9h 45m	1:30 PM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	11:15 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sheridan St	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/30/2026 1:30:00 PM to Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
Greyhound US	9h 10m	1:30 PM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	10:40 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/30/2026 1:30:00 PM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
FlixBus	11h 45m	9:20 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	9:05 AM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 7/30/2026 9:20:00 PM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 45m	1:30 PM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	11:15 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sheridan St	Economy	$49	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 8/1/2026 1:30:00 PM to Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
Greyhound US	9h 10m	1:30 PM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	10:40 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$49	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 8/1/2026 1:30:00 PM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
FlixBus	6h 15m	2:30 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	8:45 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 8/1/2026 2:30:00 PM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
FlixBus	6h 35m	12:05 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	6:40 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 8/1/2026 12:05:00 PM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	9h 5m	6:05 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	3:10 AM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 8/1/2026 6:05:00 PM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 5m	6:05 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	3:10 AM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 8/2/2026 6:05:00 PM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
FlixBus	11h 45m	9:20 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	9:05 AM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 8/2/2026 9:20:00 PM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Greyhound US	9h 45m	1:30 PM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	11:15 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sheridan St	Economy	$54	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 8/2/2026 1:30:00 PM to Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
Greyhound US	9h 10m	1:30 PM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	10:40 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$54	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 8/2/2026 1:30:00 PM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
FlixBus	7h 25m	5:20 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	12:45 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 8/2/2026 5:20:00 AM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Frequency of bus connections between Gainesville, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily buses from Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Gainesville, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 27 buses from Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL, while Night sees the fewest connections between Gainesville, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL, with 14 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/28/2026 costs just $41, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 12 times every day by bus from Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL in one click! Book your bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL starting from $41!

Cheapest Bus	$41
Fastest Bus	6h 15m
Earliest Bus	12:35 AM
Latest Bus	9:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	277.7 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL

Every day, 12 buses from 2 bus companies leave Gainesville, FL for Fort Lauderdale, FL: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$42

Tuesday 07/28

$41

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

$49

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$49

Sunday 08/02

$47

Monday 08/03

$48

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$46

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$48

Tuesday 08/11

$45

Wednesday 08/12

$44

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$45

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

With a price starting from $41, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $49.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL, with $41. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $43.

How to save money travelling from Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, 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 Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, 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 Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, 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 Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

Greyhound US from Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

Cheapest Price	$45
Fastest Bus	8h 50m
Earliest Bus	12:35 AM
Last Bus	1:30 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	7/3/2026

All bus stations and stops in Gainesville, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

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

Greyhound Bus Station

NE 3rd St 515

Port Everglades

Eller Dr 1850

Sheridan St

Sheridan Street

Fort Lauderdale Bus Stop

Brightline Fort Lauderdale Bus Station

Northwest 2nd Avenue 117

Service and Comfort on the bus from Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

FAQs about the Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL bus

How much does a Gainesville, FL Fort Lauderdale, FL bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $41 and takes 7h 25m to reach Fort Lauderdale, FL. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $41 and $80. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Fort Lauderdale, FL.

On average, how many connections are available from Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL each day?

Every day, the Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL take?

The fastest bus from Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $42. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The earliest bus arriving in Fort Lauderdale, FL from Gainesville, FL starts at 12:35 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 Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The latest bus trip departing from Gainesville, FL for Fort Lauderdale, FL starts at 9:20 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 Gainesville, FL Fort Lauderdale, FL route?

When traveling by bus from Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, 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 Gainesville, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL?

You can check all the direct connections between Gainesville, FL and Fort Lauderdale, 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 Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, 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 Gainesville, FL Fort Lauderdale, 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 Gainesville, FL Fort Lauderdale, 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 Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Gainesville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL

Economy

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

More bus routes to Gainesville, FL and to Fort Lauderdale, FL

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