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How to get fromDetroit to Gainesvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Gainesville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Detroit to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane DTW - GNV
    7h 15m
    $104–554

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0110 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus N2401 / ...
    22h 30m
    $166–301

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    36h 11m
    $447–958

  4. Drive 1,025.3 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Gainesvillecar car 1,025.3 mi
    17h 40m
    $188–271

  5. Fly Detroit to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane DTW - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    8h 18m
    $123–573

  6. Fly Detroit to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane DTW - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    8h 12m
    $243–709

  7. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane CLE - GNV
    9h 47m
    $130–602

Detroit to Gainesville by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration22h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 896.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station in around 22h 30m.

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