Rome2Rio

How to get fromEast Lansing to Gainesvilleby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

Find Transport to Gainesville

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from East Lansing to Gainesville by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane LAN - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    6h 50m
    $193–825

  2. Drive 687.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to Gainesvillecar car 687.8 mi
    13h 41m
    $126–182

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    22h 38m
    $148–278

  4. Bus to Detroit, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane DTW - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 47m
    $152–637

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane DTW - GSP
    3. Take the bus from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    8h 29m
    $214–889

  6. Bus to Detroit, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane DTW - TYS
    3. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gainesvillecar car
    8h 8m
    $157–827

  7. Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane GRR - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    9h 28m
    $184–828

  8. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    23h 26m
    $203–436

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from East Lansing to Gainesville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 702.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Gainesville via Detroit Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Gainesville in around 22h 38m.

Airlines
Bus operators

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

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers