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

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Chesapeake is to bus via Sumter which costs $100 - $220 and takes 19h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $110 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Gainesville and Chesapeake?

No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Jacksonville, Richmond and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 58m.

How far is it from Gainesville to Chesapeake?

The distance between Gainesville and Chesapeake is 626 miles. The road distance is 667.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gainesville to Chesapeake without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 40m and costs $200 - $460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Gainesville to Chesapeake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gainesville to Chesapeake bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Gainesville to Chesapeake?

The best way to get from Gainesville to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 17h 58m.

Where does the Gainesville to Chesapeake bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gainesville to Chesapeake?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Chesapeake is 667 miles. It takes approximately 11h 40m to drive from Gainesville to Chesapeake.

Where can I stay near Chesapeake?

There are 263+ hotels available in Chesapeake.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Gainesville to Chesapeake by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Norfolk International Airport
best
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane GNV - ORF
5h 25m
$114–506
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane GNV - PHF
9h 23m
$76–396
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
16h 40m
$204–453
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Richmondbus
3. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus
17h 58m
$110–179
Drive 663.2 mi
1. Drive from Gainesville to Chesapeakecar 663.2 mi
11h 40m
$121–175
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Norfolk International Airport
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane JAX - ORF
5h 58m
$219–533
Bus to Orlando, fly to Norfolk International Airport
1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane MCO - ORF
5h 35m
$159–532
Bus to Tampa, fly to Norfolk International Airport
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane TPA - ORF
6h 37m
$198–547
Bus via Sumter
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolkbus
19h 53m
$105–212

Gainesville to Chesapeake by bus and train

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16h 40mAverage Duration

$204Cheapest Price

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Distance: 622.2 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gainesville to Robert Hall & Military via Jacksonville, Richmond, Norfolk, and Military & Poplar Hall in around 17h 58m.

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