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

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

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane SNA - GNV
    8h 43m
    $194–664

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane SAN - GNV
    9h 18m
    $114–507

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    2d 6h
    $392–628

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ocalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ocala, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    2d 7h
    $592–1,198

  5. Drive  2,361.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Gainesvillecar car 2,361.8 mi
    38h 12m
    $431–623

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane LAX - GNV
    8h 51m
    $130–565

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane LAX - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    9h 59m
    $159–805

  8. Fly San Diego International Airport to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SAN - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    9h 55m
    $254–467

  9. Train, bus via Tallahassee

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    2d 8h
    $550–1,180

  10. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    3d 10h
    $940–2,266

California to Gainesville by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$392Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,119.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between California, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Gainesville via Dallas Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 6h.

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