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Rochester to Gainesville buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rochester and Gainesville takes 2d 5h and the fastest bus takes 47h 54m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Rochester 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.

2d 5h
Duration
1,335 mi
Distance
$272
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Rochester to Gainesville bus times

Buses run twice a week between Rochester and Gainesville. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochester is at 12:05 PM which arrives into Gainesville at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 2d 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAFlixbus USA2d 11h • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAFlixbus USA47h 54m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochester 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.

Map of how to get from Rochester to Gainesville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,335.1 mi
  • Duration: 2d 5h

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Gainesville via Newark Penn Station and Jacksonville in around 27h 39m.

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