There are 8 ways to get from Chesapeake to Gainesville by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane ORF - GNV
5h 26m$105–445Train, bus
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
16h 48m$193–428Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
18h 48m$116–180Drive 663.6 mi
- Drive from Chesapeake to Gainesvillecar 663.6 mi
11h 41m$122–175Fly to Jacksonville, bus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane ORF - JAX
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
6h 18m$159–532Fly to Orlando, bus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Orlando (MCO)plane ORF - MCO
- Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus
5h 59m$149–455Fly to Tampa, bus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Tampa (TPA)plane ORF - TPA
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
6h 53m$189–525Bus via Sumter
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
21h 3m$116–198
Chesapeake to Gainesville by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to Gainesville is to bus which costs $110 - $180 and takes 18h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to Gainesville is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $100 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesapeake to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Gainesville via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Richmond and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 48m.
The distance between Chesapeake and Gainesville is 628 miles. The road distance is 667.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Gainesville without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 48m and costs $190 - $430.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Chesapeake to Gainesville, including transfers.
Chesapeake to Gainesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Gainesville is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $100 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 18h 48m.
Chesapeake to Gainesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesapeake to Gainesville is 667 miles. It takes approximately 11h 41m to drive from Chesapeake to Gainesville.
What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Gainesville via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Richmond, and Jacksonville in around 18h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Jacksonville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Orlando via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tampa via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tampa via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–360
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 273+ hotels available in Gainesville.




