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How to get fromFort Myers to Alachuaby bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Fort Myers to Alachua by bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers 7-11 to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus Miami
    5h 44m
    $132–175

  2. Drive  243.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Myers to Alachuacar car 243.8 mi
    4h 42m
    $45–65

  3. Fly from Ft. Myers

    1. Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane RSW - GNV
    7h 11m
    $164–560

  4. Bus via Tampa (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus N2467
    6h 58m
    $89–124

  5. Bus via University

    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to University of South Floridabus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus Miami
    8h 25m
    $107–142

  6. Bus via Orlando

    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to High Springsbus bus Greyhound US0761S
    9h 30m
    $81–119

  7. Bus to Miami International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Miami Airport Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane MIA - GNV
    5h 59m
    $139–420

Ft. Myers (RSW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Fort Myers, FL, USA and Alachua, FL, USA?

RedCoach operates a bus from Fort Myers 7-11 to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr once daily. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Delta and American Airlines fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 4 hours.

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