There are 11 ways to get from Fresno to Gainesville by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport
best- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane FAT - GNV
9h 54m$133–553Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Huntington Parkbus
- Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ocalabus
- Take the bus from Ocala, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus
2d 9h$449–641Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus
2d 14h$581–1,233Drive 2,514.7 mi
- Drive from Fresno to Gainesvillecar 2,514.7 mi
41h 38m$459–663Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Jacksonville, bus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane FAT - JAX
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
12h 47m$162–670Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Orlando, bus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Orlando (MCO)plane FAT - MCO
- Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus
12h 24m$202–593Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Fresno to Bakersfieldbus
- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane BFL - GNV
11h 58m$204–763Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Tallahassee, bus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Tallahassee (TLH)plane FAT - TLH
- Take the bus from Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus
13h 41m$215–774Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Tampa, bus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Tampa (TPA)plane FAT - TPA
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
14h 2m$171–648Bus
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
2d 12h$418–694Bus, train via Chicago
- Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
3d 16h$994–2,345
Fresno to Gainesville by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fresno to Gainesville is to fly and bus which costs $200 - $600 and takes 12h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Fresno to Gainesville is to fly which takes 9h 54m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Fresno to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Fresno, CA and arriving at University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr via 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park, El Paso Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd and Ocala, FL. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.
The distance between Fresno and Gainesville is 2232 miles. The road distance is 2529.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fresno to Gainesville without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 2 days 9h and costs $440 - $650.
It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Fresno to Gainesville, including transfers.
Fresno to Gainesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Fresno Bus Station.
The best way to get from Fresno to Gainesville is to fly which takes 9h 54m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $440 - $650 and takes 2 days 9h.
Fresno to Gainesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Gainesville is 3h ahead of Fresno. It is currently 12:32 AM in Fresno and 3:32 AM in Gainesville.
What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fresno, CA to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr via 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Ocala, and Ocala, FL in around 2d 9h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Jacksonville via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Jacksonville via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Orlando via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Orlando via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Orlando via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Tallahassee via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Tampa via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Tampa via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $400–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–950
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Fresno, CA to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $55–80
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Yes, the driving distance between Fresno to Gainesville is 2529 miles. It takes approximately 41h 38m to drive from Fresno to Gainesville.
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