Bus Tickets from Gainesville, GA to Washington, DC

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Springfield Bus Stop, VA
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Springfield Bus Stop, VA
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Gainesville to Washington.

Bus
Average Price$78 - $174Average Duration18h 15m
20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$197 - $306Average Duration13h 23m
72kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Gainesville to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 13 hours 23 minutes and with fares starting at just $197, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
13h 23mAverage Duration
$197Cheapest ticket
72kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Gainesville to Washington: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$116
Average bus trip duration18h 15m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure11:25am
Distance493 miles (794 km)
Latest bus departure10:30pm

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Best price found
04/27
$77
04/28
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Today
$99
04/30
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05/01
$99
05/02
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05/03
$98
05/04
$109
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gainesville to Washington was searched and found on Apr 27, 2025 with a price of $77

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gainesville to Washington, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $77 to $158 for a bus ticket from Gainesville to Washington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $98 which is on 2025-05-03.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Gainesville to Washington?

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