The average bus between Dallas and Gainesville takes 31h 15m and the fastest bus takes 27h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dallas to Gainesville. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Dallas and Gainesville. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Dallas is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Gainesville at 3:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bachman Station and take an average of 31h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Dallas to Gainesville? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Dallas station and arriving at Gainesville station via Atlanta Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 15m.
Dallas to Gainesville bus services, operated by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), depart from Dallas Bus Station.
Dallas to Gainesville bus services, operated by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), arrive at Gainesville station.
The distance between Dallas and Gainesville is 1,419.2 km. The road distance is 1,854 km.
You can take a bus from Southwest Medical District/Parkland to Gainesville via Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 25h 30m.