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How to get fromBirmingham to Gainesvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Birmingham to Gainesville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane BHM - GNV
    4h 41m
    $92–460

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Tallahasseebus bus Greyhound US0115
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2410
    9h 10m
    $67–122

  3. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0622s / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus N2401 / ...
    8h 40m
    $72–131

  4. Drive 407.7 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Gainesvillecar car 407.7 mi
    7h 43m
    $75–108

  5. Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)car car
    2. Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane HSV - GNV
    6h 53m
    $88–445

  6. Fly Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane BHM - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    5h 25m
    $306–560

  7. Fly Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane BHM - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 30m
    $106–519

  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Tallahasseebus bus Greyhound US0115
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus Tallahassee
    9h 48m
    $81–159

Birmingham to Gainesville by bus

Calendar67Weekly Buses
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station in around 8h 40m.

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