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How to get fromGainesville to Congaree National Parkby plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Gainesville to Congaree National Park by plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane GNV - CAE
    2. Take the taxi from Columbia-Airport-CAE to Congaree National Parktaxi taxi
    5h 21m
    $242–1,012

  2. Drive 339.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Congaree National Parkcar car 339.5 mi
    6h 27m
    $62–90

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Across From Temple of Faith Bible Churchbus bus 44
    10h 53m
    $73–129

  4. Bus to Jacksonville, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane JAX - CAE
    3. Take the taxi from Columbia-Airport-CAE to Congaree National Parktaxi taxi
    8h 4m
    $262–1,081

  5. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Crossroads Plaza- Hwy 78 / Jedburg Rd to Congaree National Parkcar car
    11h 9m
    $160–281

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Columbia (CAE) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Congaree National Park, SC, USA?

You can take a bus from Gainesville to Congaree National Park via Jacksonville, Sumter Bus Stop, James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, and Across From Temple of Faith Bible Church in around 10h 53m.

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