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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
    8h 22m
    $98–464

  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
    29h 57m

  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
    46h 7m

  4. Drive 1,154 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Gainesvillecar car 1,154 mi
    20h 7m
    $211–305

  5. 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 29m
    $122–512

  6. 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
    9h 35m
    $112–520

  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
    32h 52m

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

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,010.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Gainesville via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 29h 57m.

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