There are 7 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Gainesville by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
best- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane DTW - GNV
7h 5m$119–619Bus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
24h 10m$161–265Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Jacksonvilletrain
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
37h 16m$376–806Drive 1,015.5 mi
- Drive from Ann Arbor to Gainesvillecar 1,015.5 mi
17h 27m$186–268Bus, fly to Jacksonville
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane DTW - JAX
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
8h 9m$138–686Bus, fly to Orlando
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Orlando (MCO)plane DTW - MCO
- Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus
8h 9m$218–759Bus, fly to Tampa
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Tampa (TPA)plane DTW - TPA
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
8h 39m$148–698
Ann Arbor to Gainesville by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Gainesville is to bus which costs $160 - $270 and takes 24h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Gainesville is to bus and fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor station to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Gainesville via Detroit Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 10m.
The distance between Ann Arbor and Gainesville is 909 miles. The road distance is 1021.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 24h 10m and costs $160 - $270.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Ann Arbor to Gainesville, including transfers.
Ann Arbor to Gainesville bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
Ann Arbor to Gainesville bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Gainesville is 1021 miles. It takes approximately 17h 27m to drive from Ann Arbor to Gainesville.
Book your Ann Arbor to Gainesville bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Gainesville via Detroit Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 24h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Gainesville Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Detroit to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Detroit to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Detroit to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Detroit to Orlando via Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Detroit to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Detroit to Tampa via Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
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