DC → VA · about 32 miles
Washington to Gainesville bus schedule
Virginia Breeze Bus Lines and OurBus run 10 direct buses a week from Washington to Gainesville. The fastest takes 1 hour 15 minutes; the first bus leaves at 8:20 AM and the last at 12:20 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 10
- Fastest trip
- 1h 15m
- First bus
- 8:20 AM
- Last bus
- 12:20 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 | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:20 AM New | 9:35 AM | 1h 15m | Mon from Nov 30 | Washington, DC (Stadium-Armory Metro station, farthest north bus bay on 19th St. SE.) to Gainesville, VA (University Boulevard - Gainesville Park & Ride) | OurBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 10:05 AM | 11:20 AM | 1h 15m | Daily | Washington (Union Station) to Gainesville (Park & Ride) | Virginia Breeze Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 10:20 AM | 11:35 AM | 1h 15m | Thu, Fri | Washington, DC (Stadium-Armory Metro station, farthest north bus bay on 19th St. SE.) to Gainesville, VA (University Boulevard - Gainesville Park & Ride) | OurBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 12:20 PM | 1:35 PM | 1h 15m | Sun | Washington, DC (Stadium-Armory Metro station, farthest north bus bay on 19th St. SE.) to Gainesville, VA (University Boulevard - Gainesville Park & Ride) | OurBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
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Where to board in Washington Where you get off in Gainesville The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Washington
Where the bus stops in Gainesville
- Gainesville (Park & Ride) Map of Gainesville (Park & Ride) (Google Maps)
Return trip: Gainesville to Washington
Questions
How long is the bus from Washington to Gainesville?
The fastest direct bus takes 1 hour 15 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 15 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Washington to Gainesville?
The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM (Mon) and the last at 12:20 PM (Sun).
Which bus companies go from Washington to Gainesville?
Virginia Breeze Bus Lines and OurBus run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Washington?
Buses to Gainesville leave from Washington (Union Station) and Washington (Stadium-Armory Metro station).