There are 6 ways to get from Ft. Myers Airport (RSW) to Gainesville by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
best- Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane RSW - GNV
5h 16m$98–487Bus via Tampa (Flixbus)
cheapest- 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
8h 56m$42–74Bus
- Take the bus from Fort Myers 7-11 to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus Miami
6h 54m$92–162Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ft. Myers-RSW to Gainesville237.7 mi
4h 36mDrive 237.7 mi
- Drive from Ft. Myers Airport (RSW) to Gainesvillecar 237.7 mi
4h 36m$44–63Fly to Orlando, bus
- Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Orlando (MCO)plane RSW - MCO
- Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus
4h 37m$368–590
Ft. Myers Airport (RSW) to Gainesville by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ft. Myers Airport (RSW) to Gainesville is to bus via Tampa which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Ft. Myers Airport (RSW) to Gainesville is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ft. Myers Airport (RSW) to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Rsw and arriving at University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr via Fort Myers 7-11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Ft. Myers Airport (RSW) and Gainesville is 229 miles. The road distance is 239.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ft. Myers Airport (RSW) to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $90 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Ft. Myers Airport (RSW) to Gainesville, including transfers.
Ft. Myers Airport (RSW) to Gainesville bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Fort Myers 7-11 station.
The best way to get from Ft. Myers Airport (RSW) to Gainesville is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $95 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 6h 54m.
Ft. Myers Airport (RSW) to Gainesville bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ft. Myers Airport (RSW) to Gainesville is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Ft. Myers Airport (RSW) to Gainesville.
What companies run services between Ft. Myers Airport (RSW), USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, RedCoach operates a bus from Fort Myers 7-11 to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ft. Myers to Gainesville Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ft. Myers to Gainesville Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Ft. Myers to Gainesville Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ft. Myers to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- 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
- $60–120
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- RedCoach
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ft. Myers-RSW to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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