There are 10 ways to get from Arizona to Gainesville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car
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Fly Phoenix to Gainesville Regional Airport
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane PHX - GNV
8h 42m$124–554Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Phoenix to El Pasobus Cbx
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Gainesvillebus
41h 15m$304–494Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tempe to Tucson Downtownbus
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Gainesvillebus
2d 6h$481–1,072Drive 1,990.1 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Gainesvillecar 1,990.1 mi
32h 19m$364–525Fly Tucson to Gainesville Regional Airport
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane TUS - GNV
9h 23m$162–702Fly Phoenix to Jacksonville, bus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane PHX - JAX
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
9h 33m$152–621Fly Phoenix to Orlando, bus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Orlando (MCO)plane PHX - MCO
- Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus
9h 17m$161–859Fly Phoenix to Tampa, bus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Tampa (TPA)plane PHX - TPA
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
9h 42m$162–433Fly Tucson to Jacksonville, bus
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane TUS - JAX
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
12h 8m$190–819Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
47h 22m$307–587
Arizona to Gainesville by tram, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arizona to Gainesville is to fly and bus which costs $160 - $440 and takes 9h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Arizona to Gainesville is to fly which takes 8h 42m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Arizona to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Phoenix and arriving at Gainesville via El Paso Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, N Monroe Street and Silver Slipper Lane and Tallahassee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 15m.
The distance between Arizona and Gainesville is 1788 miles. The road distance is 2001.8 miles.
The best way to get from Arizona to Gainesville without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 41h 15m and costs $300 - $500.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Arizona to Gainesville, including transfers.
Arizona to Gainesville bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Phoenix station.
The best way to get from Arizona to Gainesville is to fly which takes 8h 42m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $300 - $500 and takes 41h 15m.
Arizona to Gainesville bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Gainesville is 3h ahead of Arizona. It is currently 10:31 AM in Arizona and 1:31 PM in Gainesville.
What companies run services between Arizona, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Phx Hub/Jefferson St to Gainesville via 24th St/Jefferson, Phoenix, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Tallahassee, N Monroe Street and Silver Slipper Lane, and Tallahassee in around 41h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Jacksonville via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Phoenix to Jacksonville via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Phoenix to Jacksonville via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Phoenix to Jacksonville via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Phoenix to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Phoenix to Orlando via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Phoenix to Orlando via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Phoenix to Orlando via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Phoenix to Orlando via San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Phoenix to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Phoenix to Tampa via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Phoenix to Tampa via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Phoenix to Tampa via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Phoenix to Tampa via San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Tucson to Jacksonville via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Tucson to Jacksonville via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $390–900
- Website
- Amtrak
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Phoenix to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
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Yes, the driving distance between Arizona to Gainesville is 2002 miles. It takes approximately 32h 19m to drive from Arizona to Gainesville.
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