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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington to Gainesville by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane BMI - GNV
    7h 2m
    $83–413

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    21h 35m
    $186–363

  3. Drive 950.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Gainesvillecar car 950.7 mi
    16h 43m
    $174–251

  4. Fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane BMI - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    10h 10m
    $103–483

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    21h 50m
    $156–299

Bloomington to Gainesville by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration21h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 848.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Gainesville via Indianapolis Union Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 21h 50m.

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