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

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Gainesville is to bus which costs $120 - $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 which takes 7h 7m and costs $130 - $700.

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 Bus Station and Tallahassee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 33m.

How far is it from Houston to Gainesville?

The distance between Houston and Gainesville is 802 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 via Tallahassee which takes 17h 58m and costs $140 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m 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 Greyhound USA, depart from Houston Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Houston to Gainesville?

The best way to get from Houston to Gainesville is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Tallahassee, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 17h 58m.

Where does the Houston to Gainesville bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Houston and Gainesville?

Gainesville is 1h ahead of Houston. It is currently 8:39 AM in Houston and 9:39 AM in Gainesville.

Can I drive from Houston to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Gainesville is 859 miles. It takes approximately 14h 1m to drive from Houston to Gainesville.

How do I get a bus ticket from Houston to Gainesville?

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Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 253+ hotels available in Gainesville.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Houston to Gainesville by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, 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)plane HOU - GNV
7h 7m
$133–653
Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Jacksonville, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane IAH - JAX
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
8h 16m
$113–573
Bus via Tallahassee
1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Tallahasseebus Houston
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2410
17h 58m
$143–198
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Statrain
3. Take the bus from Mobile to Tallahasseebus
4. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Gainesvillebus
22h 30m
$225–446
Drive 854.5 mi
1. Drive from Houston to Gainesvillecar 854.5 mi
14h 1m
$156–226
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Jacksonville, bus
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane HOU - JAX
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
7h 43m
$151–720
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Orlando, bus
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Orlando (MCO)plane HOU - MCO
2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerandbus
7h 28m
$502–1,058
Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Orlando, bus
1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Orlando (MCO)plane IAH - MCO
2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerandbus
8h 6m
$129–331
Bus
1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Tallahasseebus Greyhound US0799
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2410
20h 33m
$121–247

Houston to Gainesville by bus

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20h 33mAverage Duration

$121Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Houston to Gainesville.

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Distance: 797.1 mi
Duration: 7h 7m

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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Central Station Rusk EB to Gainesville via Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Tallahassee, N Monroe Street and Silver Slipper Lane, and Tallahassee in around 17h 58m.

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