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How to get fromGainesville to Anna Maria Islandby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gainesville to Anna Maria Island by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane ATL - SRQ
    6h 13m
    $119–587

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drivebus bus 100
    16h 19m
    $95–176

  3. Drive 544.4 mi

    1. Drive from Gainesville to Anna Maria Islandcar car 544.4 mi
    9h 25m
    $100–144

  4. Bus via Tallahassee

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Bradentonbus bus
    17h 25m
    $131–216

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gainesville to Anna Maria Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 531.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Gainesville, GA, USA and Anna Maria Island, FL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Gainesville to Gulf Dr/42Nd St via Gainesville, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Marion Transit Parking Lot, 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive, Grand Central Station - E, Psta Grand Central Station, and Downtown Station in around 16h 19m.

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