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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Gainesvilleby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Gainesville by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane FLL - AUS
    2. Drive from Austin-Airport-AUS to Gainesvillecar car
    5h 49m
    $435–1,123

  2. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane plane FLL - GRK
    2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Gainesvillecar car
    8h 23m
    $143–450

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus
    4. Drive from Austin Doubletree University Area to Gainesvillecar car
    31h 39m
    $305–495

  4. Drive 1,374.1 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Gainesvillecar car 1,374.1 mi
    23h 15m
    $251–363

  5. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MIA - AUS
    3. Drive from Austin-Airport-AUS to Gainesvillecar car
    6h 21m
    $177–576

  6. Bus, drive via Airport/Rental Car Center

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Fieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus
    4. Drive from Austin Doubletree University Area to Gainesvillecar car
    33h 42m
    $358–615

  7. Bus, drive via San Antonio

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Fredericksburgbus bus
    5. Drive from Fredericksburg to Gainesvillecar car
    34h 19m
    $222–425

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,182.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort Lauderdale to Gainesville. However, you can take the line 01 bus to Airport/Rental Car Center, walk to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), then drive to Gainesville. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Gainesville via Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, Magnolia Park Transit Center WB, Central Station Capitol WB, Hyatt Regency Houston, and Austin Doubletree University Area in around 31h 39m.

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