There are 5 ways to get from Fort Myers to Gainesville by bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Fort Myers 7-11 to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus Miami
5h 19m$77–110Drive 228.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fort Myers to Gainesvillecar 228.7 mi
4h 30m$42–61Bus to Miami International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Miami Airport Stationbus
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane MIA - GNV
6h 43m$71–348Bus via Tampa (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus FlixBus N2467
7h 55m$48–76Fly from Ft. Myers
- Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane RSW - GNV
8h 11m$96–487
Fort Myers to Gainesville by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort Myers to Gainesville is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Myers to Gainesville is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Myers to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Fort Myers 7-11 and arriving at University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Fort Myers and Gainesville is 263 miles. The road distance is 230 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Myers to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Fort Myers to Gainesville, including transfers.
Fort Myers to Gainesville bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Fort Myers 7-11 station.
The best way to get from Fort Myers to Gainesville is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs $75 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $490 and takes 8h 11m.
Fort Myers to Gainesville bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Myers to Gainesville is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Fort Myers to Gainesville.
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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Ft. Myers to Gainesville Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Ft. Myers to Gainesville Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Fort Myers 7-11 to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- RedCoach
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