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

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Cherokee is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Cherokee is to drive and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $85 - $390.

How far is it from Gainesville to Cherokee?

The distance between Gainesville and Cherokee is 462 miles. The road distance is 473.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gainesville to Cherokee without a car is to bus and taxi via Atlanta which takes 17h 45m and costs $260 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Gainesville to Cherokee, including transfers.

Can I drive from Gainesville to Cherokee?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Cherokee is 473 miles. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Gainesville to Cherokee.

Where can I stay near Cherokee?

There are 508+ hotels available in Cherokee.

Gainesville to Cherokee - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, bus, and taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Gainesville to Cherokee by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Asheville Regional Airport, drive
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1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane GNV - AVL
2. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Cherokeecar
5h 50m
$66–356
Bus, taxi via Atlanta
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus
4. Take the taxi from Asheville, NC to Cherokeetaxi
17h 45m
$261–399
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Carytrain
3. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
4. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus
5. Take the taxi from Asheville, NC to Cherokeetaxi
21h 3m
$351–612
Drive 470.6 mi
1. Drive from Gainesville to Cherokeecar 470.6 mi
8h 47m
$86–125
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane GNV - TYS
2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Cherokeecar
6h 43m
$114–620
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive
1. Drive from Gainesville to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane SFB - AVL
3. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Cherokeecar
5h 15m
$85–384
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane GNV - ATL
2. Drive from Atlanta-Airport-ATL to Cherokeecar
5h 51m
$92–446
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive
1. Drive from Gainesville to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane SFB - TYS
3. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Cherokeecar
6h 5m
$143–698
Bus, taxi
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 Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
4. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus
5. Take the taxi from Pisgah View Rd at Canterbury Apartments to Cherokeetaxi
17h 52m
$226–375

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) flights

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Distance: 459.1 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Cherokee, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gainesville to Cherokee. However, you can take the line 25 bus to Airport, walk to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) airport, fly to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), then drive to Cherokee. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Winston Salem(Trans Center), take the bus to Asheville, NC, then take the taxi to Cherokee.

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