FL → FL · about 280 miles
Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale bus schedule
FlixBus and Greyhound run 20 direct buses a week from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale. The fastest takes 6 hours 35 minutes; the first bus leaves at 5:20 AM and the last at 1:30 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 20
- Fastest trip
- 6h 35m
- First bus
- 5:20 AM
- Last bus
- 1:30 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:20 AM | 12:45 PM | 7h 25m | Daily | Gainesville to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 12:05 PM | 6:40 PM | 6h 35m | Daily except Wed | Gainesville to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 1:30 PM | 10:40 PM | 9h 10m | Daily | Gainesville Bus Stop to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Gainesville Where you get off in Fort Lauderdale The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Gainesville
Where the bus stops in Fort Lauderdale
Return trip: Fort Lauderdale to Gainesville
Questions
How long is the bus from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?
The fastest direct bus takes 6 hours 35 minutes; the typical trip is 7 hours 25 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?
The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM (Daily) and the last at 1:30 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?
FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Gainesville?
Buses to Fort Lauderdale leave from Gainesville FlixBus bus stop and Gainesville Bus Stop.