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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Gainesville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane CID - GNV
    7h 50m
    $94–454

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    30h 52m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    47h 7m

  4. Drive  1,154 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Gainesvillecar car 1,154 mi
    20h 7m
    $198–285

  5. Fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane CID - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    10h 38m
    $114–572

  6. Fly to Orlando Sanford, drive

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane plane CID - SFB
    2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Gainesvillecar car
    6h 26m
    $116–490

  7. Bus via North Walmart Supercenter

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stopbus bus
    33h 52m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,010.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Gainesville via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 30h 52m.

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