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How to get fromGainesville to Charlestonby bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    7h 48m
    $122–232

  2. Drive 302.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Charlestoncar car 302.3 mi
    5h 28m
    $56–80

  3. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane GNV - CHS
    6h 44m
    $68–374

  4. Bus to Orlando, fly

    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MCO - CHS
    6h 27m
    $98–307

  5. Bus to Jacksonville, fly

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane JAX - CHS
    8h 46m
    $84–434

  6. Bus to Tampa, fly

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane TPA - CHS
    7h 41m
    $166–381

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 332.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 3 hours.

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