What is the cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Houston?

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Houston is to bus which costs $120 - $250 and takes 19h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gainesville to Houston?

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Houston is to bus and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $500 - $1,100.

How far is it from Gainesville to Houston?

The distance between Gainesville and Houston is 800 miles. The road distance is 859.6 miles.

How do I travel from Gainesville to Houston without a car?

The best way to get from Gainesville to Houston without a car is to bus which takes 19h 57m and costs $120 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Gainesville to Houston?

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Gainesville to Houston, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Gainesville to Houston?

The best way to get from Gainesville to Houston is to fly which takes 8h 45m and costs $180 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 19h 57m.

What is the time difference between Gainesville and Houston?

Houston is 1h behind Gainesville. It is currently 1:32 AM in Gainesville and 12:32 AM in Houston.

Can I drive from Gainesville to Houston?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Houston is 860 miles. It takes approximately 14h 1m to drive from Gainesville to Houston.

Where can I stay near Houston?

There are 1415+ hotels available in Houston.

Gainesville to Houston - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Gainesville to Houston by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
best
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane GNV - HOU
8h 45m
$184–854
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tallahasseebus FlixBus 2410
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0799
19h 57m
$122–245
Drive 854.6 mi
1. Drive from Gainesville to Houstoncar 854.6 mi
14h 1m
$156–226
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane JAX - HOU
7h 5m
$222–1,120
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane JAX - IAH
7h 29m
$122–572
Bus to Orlando, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
1. Take the bus from Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane MCO - HOU
6h 52m
$503–1,056
Bus to Orlando, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
1. Take the bus from Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane MCO - IAH
7h 18m
$128–328
Bus to Tampa, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
1. Take the bus from Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand to University of South Florida Tampabus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane TPA - HOU
8h 56m
$278–762

Gainesville to Houston by bus and tram

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19h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 794.9 mi
Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gainesville to Central Station Capitol WB via Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Park Transit Center WB in around 19h 57m.

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