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

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Gainesville is to bus via Tallahassee which costs $90 - $250 and takes 20h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Houston to Gainesville is to fly and bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $240 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Louisiana St @ Preston St and arriving at Gainesville via Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, N Monroe Street and Silver Slipper Lane and Tallahassee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.

How far is it from Houston to Gainesville?

The distance between Houston and Gainesville is 803 miles. The road distance is 859.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Houston to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 13h 58m and costs $150 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Houston to Gainesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Houston to Gainesville bus from?

Houston to Gainesville bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd station.

Bus or fly from Houston to Gainesville?

The best way to get from Houston to Gainesville is to fly which takes 7h 28m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 13h 58m.

Where does the Houston to Gainesville bus arrive?

Houston to Gainesville bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Tallahassee station.

What is the time difference between Houston and Gainesville?

Gainesville is 1h ahead of Houston. It is currently 4:28 PM in Houston and 5:28 PM in Gainesville.

Can I drive from Houston to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Gainesville is 859 miles. It takes approximately 13h 52m to drive from Houston to Gainesville.

Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 213+ hotels available in Gainesville.

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

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

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

Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)HOU - GNV
7h 28m
$135–705
Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Orlando, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Orlando (MCO)IAH - MCO
2. Take the bus from Orlando RedCoach Station to Gainesville
7h 33m
$74–336
Bus
1. Take the bus from Houston to Circle K - Gainesville, FLHouston
13h 58m
$158–295
Drive 854.5 mi
1. Drive from Houston to Gainesville854.5 mi
13h 52m
$156–226
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Jacksonville, bus
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Jacksonville (JAX)HOU - JAX
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
7h 54m
$181–930
Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Jacksonville, bus
1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Jacksonville (JAX)IAH - JAX
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
8h 9m
$111–511
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Orlando, bus
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Orlando (MCO)HOU - MCO
2. Take the bus from Orlando RedCoach Station to Gainesville
7h 20m
$249–865
Bus via Tallahassee
1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to TallahasseeHouston
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to GainesvilleFlixBus 2410
18h 15m
$142–249
Bus via Tallahassee #2
1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to TallahasseeGreyhound US0799
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to GainesvilleFlixBus 2410
20h 33m
$90–247

Houston to Gainesville by bus

6Weekly Buses

20h 33mAverage Duration

$90Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Houston to Gainesville.

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Distance: 798.2 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Houston to Circle K - Gainesville, FL once daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 13h 50m.

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