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How to get fromGainesville to Apalachicolaby bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Gainesville to Apalachicola by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tallahasseebus bus FlixBus 2410
    2. Drive from Ross Rd & Shelfer Rd to Apalachicolacar car
    5h 24m
    $40–63

  2. Drive 195.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Apalachicolacar car 195.4 mi
    4h 3m
    $36–52

  3. Fly to Tallahassee, drive

    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Tallahassee (TLH)plane plane GNV - TLH
    2. Drive from Tallahassee (TLH) to Apalachicolacar car
    6h 33m
    $94–472

  4. Bus, drive via Tallahassee (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tallahasseebus bus FlixBus 2410
    2. Drive from Forest Village Shopping Center to Apalachicolacar car
    5h 35m
    $40–62

  5. Bus, drive via Gainesville Bus Stop (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Tallahasseebus bus Greyhound US0761S
    2. Drive from Forest Village Shopping Center to Apalachicolacar car
    8h 4m
    $38–68

  6. Fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane GNV - ECP
    2. Drive from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Apalachicolacar car
    6h 38m
    $76–384

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Tallahassee (TLH) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 227.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Apalachicola, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gainesville to Apalachicola. However, you can take the bus to Tallahassee, take the bus to Ross Rd & Shelfer Rd, then drive to Apalachicola. Alternatively, you can drive from Gainesville to Apalachicola in around 4h 3m.

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