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

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Beaufort is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Beaufort is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Gainesville to Beaufort?

The distance between Gainesville and Beaufort is 268 miles. The road distance is 243.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gainesville to Beaufort without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 6h 44m and costs $230 - $350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Gainesville to Beaufort, including transfers.

Can I drive from Gainesville to Beaufort?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Beaufort is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Gainesville to Beaufort.

Where can I stay near Beaufort?

There are 271+ hotels available in Beaufort.

Gainesville to Beaufort - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Gainesville to Beaufort by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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Bus, train, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Savannah Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Savannah Station to Beauforttaxi
6h 44m
$237–341
Drive 241.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gainesville to Beaufortcar 241.7 mi
4h 23m
$45–64
Fly to Savannah, taxi
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Savannah (SAV)plane GNV - SAV
2. Take the taxi from Savannah (SAV) to Beauforttaxi
5h 29m
$266–702
Bus, train, taxi via Bluffton Transfer Center
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Savannah Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Savannah Station to Bluffton Transfer Centertaxi
4. Take the bus from Bluffton Transfer Center to Beaufort County Magistrate Courtbus 302
8h 18m
Fly to Hilton Head Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane GNV - HHH
2. Take the taxi from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Beauforttaxi
6h 38m
$152–462
Fly to Charleston International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane GNV - CHS
2. Drive from Charleston-Airport-CHS to Beaufortcar
6h 39m
$84–400

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Savannah (SAV) flights

44Weekly Planes

4h 15mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 266.8 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Beaufort, SC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gainesville to Beaufort. However, you can take the bus to Jacksonville, walk to JRTC Bay H, take the line 4 bus to Amtrak Station, walk to Jacksonville, take the train to Savannah Station, then take the taxi to Beaufort. Alternatively, you can drive from Gainesville to Beaufort in around 4h 23m.

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