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How to get fromGainesville to Bradentonby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gainesville to Bradenton 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
    5h 15m
    $119–584

  2. Drive 534.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Bradentoncar car 534.6 mi
    9h 8m
    $98–141

  3. Bus

    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 Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    15h 23m
    $101–175

  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
    15h 42m
    $131–211

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

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  • Distance: 523.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Gainesville, GA, USA and Bradenton, FL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Gainesville to 14Th St W @ 9Th Ave W via Gainesville, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Cattlemen Transit Station, and Downtown Transfer Station in around 15h 23m.

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