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

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There are 10 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Gainesville by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2410 / ...
    6h 5m
    $50–90

  2. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane MIA - GNV
    4h 35m
    $46–288

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to Orlandotrain train Blfm
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus Miami
    6h 29m
    $88–227

  4. Drive 310 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Gainesvillecar car 310 mi
    5h 9m
    $57–82

  5. Bus via North Walmart Supercenter

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Gainesville Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0630
    8h 43m
    $51–95

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane FLL - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    6h 16m
    $282–660

  7. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane FLL - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    6h 50m
    $134–775

  8. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Orlando, bus

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MIA - MCO
    3. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    6h 43m
    $634–1,163

  9. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane MIA - JAX
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 23m
    $66–338

  10. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane FLL - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 18m
    $135–595

Fort Lauderdale to Gainesville by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar9Weekly Buses
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 316.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Gainesville once daily. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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