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How to get fromGainesville to Avon Parkby bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Gainesville to Avon Park by bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2467
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Sebring Stationtrain train Floridian
    5h 40m
    $113–174

  2. Drive 161.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Avon Parkcar car 161.4 mi
    2h 59m
    $30–43

  3. Bus via Orlando

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Avon Parkbus bus
    5h 55m
    $30–55

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2467
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Avon Parkbus bus Greyhound US0740s
    6h
    $35–62

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus bus Tallahassee
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Avon Parkbus bus Greyhound US0740s
    7h 17m
    $49–87

Gainesville to Avon Park by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 229.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Avon Park, Highlands County, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Gainesville to Avon Park via Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Transportation Center in around 5h 55m.

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