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

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort Myers to Gainesville by bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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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 19m
    $77–110

  2. Drive  228.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Myers to Gainesvillecar car 228.7 mi
    4h 30m
    $40–57

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane RSW - GNV
    8h 2m
    $86–437

  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
    7h 25m
    $50–79

  5. Bus via Orlando (Flixbus)

    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 Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus N2415 / ...
    8h 10m
    $52–77

Fort Myers to Gainesville by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Fort Myers, FL, USA and Gainesville, 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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