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How to get fromFairfax to Gainesvilleby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Fairfax to Gainesville by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane DCA - GNV
    7h 8m
    $116–658

  2. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane IAD - GNV
    7h 9m
    $81–417

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Jacksonvilletrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    18h 59m
    $423–671

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Jacksonvillebus bus FlixBus N2472 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    19h 29m
    $124–191

  5. Drive  761.2 mi

    1. Drive from Fairfax to Gainesvillecar car 761.2 mi
    12h 52m
    $139–201

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane DCA - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 54m
    $135–725

  7. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane IAD - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 56m
    $95–484

  8. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane IAD - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    7h 55m
    $110–597

  9. Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane BWI - JAX
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    8h 48m
    $115–580

Fairfax to Gainesville by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration18h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$423Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 723.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Gainesville via Ballston+Bay A, K St NW+17 St NW, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Jacksonville in around 19h 29m.

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