What is the cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Decatur?

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Decatur is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gainesville to Decatur?

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Decatur is to bus and fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $100 - $500.

How far is it from Gainesville to Decatur?

The distance between Gainesville and Decatur is 231 miles. The road distance is 223.3 miles.

How do I travel from Gainesville to Decatur without a car?

The best way to get from Gainesville to Decatur without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 35h 17m and costs $290 - $440.

How long does it take to get from Gainesville to Decatur?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Gainesville to Decatur, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Gainesville and Decatur?

Decatur is 1h behind Gainesville. It is currently 12:24 PM in Gainesville and 11:24 AM in Decatur.

Can I drive from Gainesville to Decatur?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Decatur is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Gainesville to Decatur.

Where can I stay near Decatur?

There are 102+ hotels available in Decatur.

Gainesville to Decatur - 5 ways to travel via bus, plane, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gainesville to Decatur by bus, plane, taxi, or car

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Bus, fly to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
best
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane ATL - HSV
3h 39m
$107–493
Drive 222 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gainesville to Decaturcar 222 mi
4h 34m
$41–59
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from BB Wireless - Gainesville to Atlantabus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta to New Yorkbus
3. Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus Nyc
4. Take the taxi from Huntsville to Decaturtaxi
35h 17m
$291–434
Bus, fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane ATL - BHM
3. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Decaturcar
4h 52m
$111–655
Bus, fly to Nashville, drive
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Nashville (BNA)plane ATL - BNA
3. Drive from Nashville-Airport-BNA to Decaturcar
5h 28m
$393–1,268

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) flights

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Distance: 230 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Gainesville, GA, USA and Decatur, AL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gainesville to Decatur. However, you can take the taxi to Gainesville, take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, walk to Garnett Station, take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV), then take the taxi to Decatur. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to BB Wireless - Gainesville, take the bus to Atlanta, walk to Doraville Station - Bay D, take the line 121 bus to Buford Hwy @ Mcelroy Rd, walk to Atlanta, take the bus to New York, take the bus to Huntsville, then take the taxi to Decatur.

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