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How to get fromCocoa Beach to Gainesvilleby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Cocoa Beach to Gainesville by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Melbourne International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne International Airport (MLB) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MLB - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    5h 2m
    $176–649

  2. Drive 500.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cocoa Beach to Gainesvillecar car 500.1 mi
    10h 6m
    $92–132

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Cocoa Beach to Orlando Bus Stationcar car
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    10h 54m
    $94–175

  4. Drive to Daytona Beach International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Cocoa Beach to Daytona-Beach-Airport-DABcar car
    2. Fly from Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane DAB - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    5h 45m
    $156–765

  5. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne, FL - Mobil Gas to Orlando Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    17h 30m
    $210–311

Melbourne International Airport (MLB) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 527.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Cocoa Beach, FL, USA and Gainesville, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cocoa Beach to Gainesville. However, you can take the taxi to Melbourne International Airport (MLB) airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), walk to Airport Station, take the subway to Doraville Station, walk to Atlanta, take the bus to BB Wireless - Gainesville, then take the taxi to Gainesville. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cocoa Beach to Gainesville via Orlando Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Gainesville in around 10h 54m.

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