There are 7 ways to get from Chattanooga to Gainesville by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport
best- Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane CHA - GNV
4h 41m$78–367Bus
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus Groome Transportation
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus FlixBus N2401 / ...
8h 55m$112–155Drive 444.8 mi
- Drive from Chattanooga to Gainesvillecar 444.8 mi
7h 28m$82–118Fly Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Jacksonville, bus
- Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane CHA - JAX
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
7h 29m$92–434Fly Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Orlando Sanford, drive
- Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane CHA - SFB
- Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Gainesvillecar
4h 11m$101–415Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane ATL - GNV
5h 56m$116–439Bus via North Walmart Supercenter
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus Groome Transportation
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0630
11h 53m$119–167
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chattanooga to Gainesville is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chattanooga to Gainesville is to fly and drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $100 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Chattanooga to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Groome Transportation Chattanooga and arriving at Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Chattanooga and Gainesville is 425 miles. The road distance is 447.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chattanooga to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 8h 55m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Chattanooga to Gainesville, including transfers.
Chattanooga to Gainesville bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Groome Transportation Chattanooga station.
The best way to get from Chattanooga to Gainesville is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $75 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $160 and takes 8h 55m.
Chattanooga to Gainesville bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Atlanta Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chattanooga to Gainesville is 447 miles. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Chattanooga to Gainesville.
What companies run services between Chattanooga, TN, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chattanooga to Gainesville via Groome Transportation Chattanooga, Atlanta Airport, Airport Station, Garnett Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Jacksonville via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
Bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
Bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
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