What is the cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Gainesville?

The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Gainesville is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 20h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Gainesville?

The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Gainesville is to fly and drive which takes 6h 30m and costs $220 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Cedar Rapids and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Gainesville via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 57m.

How far is it from Cedar Rapids to Gainesville?

The distance between Cedar Rapids and Gainesville is 1016 miles. The road distance is 1160.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cedar Rapids to Gainesville without a car?

The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 29h 57m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cedar Rapids to Gainesville?

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Cedar Rapids to Gainesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cedar Rapids to Gainesville bus from?

Cedar Rapids to Gainesville bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.

Bus or fly from Cedar Rapids to Gainesville?

The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Gainesville is to fly which takes 8h 9m and costs $190 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 29h 57m.

Where does the Cedar Rapids to Gainesville bus arrive?

Cedar Rapids to Gainesville bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.

What is the time difference between Cedar Rapids and Gainesville?

Gainesville is 1h ahead of Cedar Rapids. It is currently 12:00 PM in Cedar Rapids and 1:00 PM in Gainesville.

Can I drive from Cedar Rapids to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Gainesville is 1161 miles. It takes approximately 20h 7m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Gainesville.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cedar Rapids to Gainesville?

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Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 223+ hotels available in Gainesville.

Cedar Rapids to Gainesville - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Gainesville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
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1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane CID - GNV
8h 9m
$194–904
Bus
1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
29h 57m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain
4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
46h 7m
Drive 1,154 mi
1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Gainesvillecar 1,154 mi
20h 7m
$211–305
Fly to Jacksonville, bus
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane CID - JAX
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
9h 47m
$212–972
Fly to Orlando Sanford, drive
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane CID - SFB
2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Gainesvillecar
6h 30m
$222–982

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

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7h 19mAverage Duration

$193Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,010.3 mi
Duration: 8h 9m

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) 4 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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