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How to get fromGainesville to Anna Maria Islandby bus, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Gainesville to Anna Maria Island by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus bus Tallahassee
    2. Drive from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Anna Maria Islandcar car
    4h 1m
    $40–56

  2. Drive  177 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Anna Maria Islandcar car 177 mi
    3h 6m
    $33–47

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane GNV - SRQ
    7h 8m
    $78–416

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours.

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