Find coaches from Gainesville, TX to Austin, TX, US

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Next departures from Gainesville to Austin on 1 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Gainesville (Chevron)
Austin Eastside Bus PlazaCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
Gainesville (Chevron)
Austin Eastside Bus PlazaNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Gainesville to Austin

Bus
Average priceUS$35 - US$79Average duration6h 45m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$34 - US$60Average duration7h 32m
34kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Gainesville to Austin

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 6 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just US$35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
6h 45mAverage duration
US$35Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Gainesville, TX to Austin, TX, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$44
Average bus trip duration6h 45m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure09:05
Distance237 miles
Latest bus departure17:10

Gainesville to Austin Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Gainesville, TX - Austin, TX, US

  1. What's the distance between Gainesville and Austin by coach?

    The journey from Gainesville to Austin by coach covers an approximate distance of 236 miles (381 km).

  2. How can I get from Gainesville to Austin without driving?

    You can reach Austin from Gainesville by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
29/08
US$47
30/08
US$43
Today
US$47
01/09
US$51
02/09
US$34
03/09
US$33
04/09
No data
05/09
US$32
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gainesville, TX to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on 5 Sept 2025 with a price of US$32

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

You can expect to pay from US$32 to US$51 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, TX to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$32, which is on 2025-09-05.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Gainesville to Austin.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Gainesville to Austin.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Gainesville to Austin.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Gainesville to Austin, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Will you be returning to Gainesville, TX by bus?

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