There are 4 ways to get from Alachua to Pensacola by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Pensacola International Airport
best- Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane GNV - PNS
5h 7m$125–388Drive 327.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alachua to Pensacolacar 327.2 mi
5h 17m$60–87Bus
- Take the bus from High Springs to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Mobile to Pensacolabus
12h 9m$139–202Fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, taxi
- Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane GNV - VPS
- Take the taxi from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Pensacolataxi
5h 2m$253–606
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alachua to Pensacola is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Alachua to Pensacola is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 2m and costs $250 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Alachua to Pensacola. However, there are services departing from High Springs and arriving at Pensacola via Tallahassee and Mobile. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
The distance between Alachua and Pensacola is 322 miles. The road distance is 329.1 miles.
The best way to get from Alachua to Pensacola without a car is to bus which takes 12h 9m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Alachua to Pensacola, including transfers.
Alachua to Pensacola bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from High Springs station.
The best way to get from Alachua to Pensacola is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $120 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 12h 9m.
Alachua to Pensacola bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.
Pensacola is 1h behind Alachua. It is currently 10:21 PM in Alachua and 9:21 PM in Pensacola.
What companies run services between Alachua, FL, USA and Pensacola, FL, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alachua to Pensacola via High Springs, Tallahassee, Mobile Bus Station, and Mobile in around 12h 9m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Pensacola International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from High Springs to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Alachua to Pensacola is 329 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Alachua to Pensacola.
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