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

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Houston is to bus via Tallahassee which costs $110 - $240 and takes 20h 24m.

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 7h 11m and costs $250 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Gainesville and Houston?

No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Houston. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Congress St @ Milam St via Tallahassee and Magnolia Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 24m.

How far is it from Gainesville to Houston?

The distance between Gainesville and Houston is 801 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 14h 43m and costs $150 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Gainesville to Houston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gainesville to Houston bus from?

Gainesville to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Gainesville station.

Bus or fly from Gainesville to Houston?

The best way to get from Gainesville to Houston is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 14h 43m.

Where does the Gainesville to Houston bus arrive?

Gainesville to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.

What is the time difference between Gainesville and Houston?

Houston is 1h behind Gainesville. It is currently 9:13 PM in Gainesville and 8:13 PM in Houston.

Can I drive from Gainesville to Houston?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Houston is 860 miles. It takes approximately 13h 52m to drive from Gainesville to Houston.

Where can I stay near Houston?

There are 1727+ hotels available in Houston.

Gainesville to Houston - 9 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Gainesville to Houston by plane, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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
7h 23m
$136–706
Bus to Orlando, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlando RedCoach Stationbus
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane MCO - IAH
7h 21m
$79–416
Bus
1. Take the bus from Circle K - Gainesville, FL to Houstonbus Miami
14h 43m
$150–294
Drive 854.6 mi
1. Drive from Gainesville to Houstoncar 854.6 mi
13h 52m
$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 35m
$172–829
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 48m
$120–579
Bus to Orlando, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlando RedCoach Stationbus
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane MCO - HOU
7h 11m
$251–866
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
9h 21m
$125–621
Bus via Tallahassee
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tallahasseebus FlixBus 2410
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0799
20h 24m
$111–233

Gainesville to Houston by bus

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20h 24mAverage Duration

$111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 796.3 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

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, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Circle K - Gainesville, FL to Houston once daily. Tickets cost $130–270 and the journey takes 14h 35m.

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