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

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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane RDU - GNV
    6h 57m
    $72–398

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus FlixBus N2472
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    12h 56m
    $84–142

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cary to Jacksonvilletrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    13h 39m
    $170–333

  4. Drive 512.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cary to Gainesvillecar car 512.6 mi
    9h 6m
    $94–136

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane RDU - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 37m
    $126–676

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane RDU - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    7h 29m
    $102–362

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane CLT - GNV
    8h 12m
    $127–525

  8. Bus via Sumter

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    15h 51m
    $88–172

Cary to Gainesville by bus and foot (Flixbus)

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Duration12h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 494.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Depot to Gainesville via Union Station - Bus Platform A, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Jacksonville in around 12h 56m.

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