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

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Gainesville by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane DTW - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    6h 45m
    $144–607

  2. Drive 672.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Gainesvillecar car 672.5 mi
    12h 23m
    $123–178

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 Greyhound US0670
    18h 48m
    $128–236

  4. Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane DTW - GSP
    2. Take the bus from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 27m
    $206–859

  5. Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane DTW - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gainesvillecar car
    7h 7m
    $149–797

Detroit (DTW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights

Calendar116Weekly Planes
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 681 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station and Gainesville in around 18h 48m.

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