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

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Charleston is to bus which costs $90 - $200 and takes 16h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Charleston is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $90 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Gainesville and Charleston?

No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Charleston Bus Station via Jacksonville and Charlotte Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.

How far is it from Gainesville to Charleston?

The distance between Gainesville and Charleston is 614 miles. The road distance is 711 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gainesville to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 16h 10m and costs $90 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Gainesville to Charleston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gainesville to Charleston bus from?

Gainesville to Charleston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Gainesville station.

Bus or fly from Gainesville to Charleston?

The best way to get from Gainesville to Charleston is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $90 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 16h 10m.

Where does the Gainesville to Charleston bus arrive?

Gainesville to Charleston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Jacksonville station.

Can I drive from Gainesville to Charleston?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Charleston is 711 miles. It takes approximately 12h 4m to drive from Gainesville to Charleston.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gainesville to Charleston?

Book your Gainesville to Charleston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Charleston?

There are 39+ hotels available in Charleston.

Gainesville to Charleston - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Gainesville to Charleston by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport
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1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane GNV - CRW
5h 22m
$94–446
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus
16h 10m
$94–198
Drive 706.9 mi
1. Drive from Gainesville to Charlestoncar 706.9 mi
12h 4m
$129–187
Bus to Orlando, fly
1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane MCO - CRW
5h 42m
$193–673
Bus to Jacksonville, fly
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane JAX - CRW
7h 46m
$109–506
Bus via Wytheville
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wythevillebus
4. Take the bus from Wytheville to Charleston, WVbus
16h 50m
$94–233

Gainesville to Charleston by bus

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16h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 610.5 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gainesville to Charleston Bus Station via Jacksonville and Charlotte Bus Station in around 16h 10m.

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