What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Gainesville?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Gainesville is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Gainesville?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Gainesville is to fly and bus which takes 3h 52m and costs $500 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Manassas, VA via New York, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Gainesville station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Manassas Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

How far is it from Boston to Gainesville?

The distance between Boston and Gainesville is 437 miles. The road distance is 471.1 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Gainesville without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Gainesville without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 14m and costs $160 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Gainesville?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Boston to Gainesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Gainesville bus from?

Boston to Gainesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Gainesville train from?

Boston to Gainesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston to Gainesville?

The best way to get from Boston to Gainesville is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $85 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 4h 8m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $360 and takes 10h 1m.

Where does the Boston to Gainesville bus arrive?

Boston to Gainesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Boston to Gainesville train arrive?

Boston to Gainesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Manassas Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Gainesville is 471 miles. It takes approximately 8h 39m to drive from Boston to Gainesville.

How do I get a train ticket from Boston to Gainesville?

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Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 74+ hotels available in Gainesville.

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There are 10 ways to get from Boston to Gainesville by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, subway, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BOS - DCA
2. Take the bus from Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus
3h 52m
$505–1,379
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Manassas, VAbus New York
10h 5m
$86–133
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the bus from Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus 622
9h 14m
$162–315
Drive 468.4 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Gainesvillecar 468.4 mi
8h 39m
$86–124
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane BOS - IAD
4h 8m
$532–1,092
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway, bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane BOS - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway
4. Take the bus from N Fairfax Dr @ N Taylor St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus
4h 50m
$157–1,005
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PVD - DCA
3. Take the bus from Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus
6h 24m
$98–500
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Manassas Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
10h 1m
$185–354
Train, bus via New York
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus 622
10h 30m
$136–877
Bus via Washington
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street to Arlington, VAbus
3. Take the bus from Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus 622
12h 25m
$89–143

Boston to Gainesville by train, subway, and bus

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9h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 434.7 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Gainesville, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Boston to Gainesville via New York Midtown, New York, NY, and Manassas, VA in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) every 4 hours.

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