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How to get fromGainesville to Davenportby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gainesville to Davenport by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane GNV - MLI
    7h 14m
    $88–444

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    28h 35m
    $193–317

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    44h 12m
    $892–1,469

  4. Drive  1,072.6 mi

    1. Drive from Gainesville to Davenportcar car 1,072.6 mi
    19h 32m
    $196–283

  5. Bus to Jacksonville, fly

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane JAX - MLI
    10h 7m
    $94–431

Gainesville to Davenport by bus

Calendar25Weekly Buses
Duration28h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 949.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Davenport, IA, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gainesville to Davenport via Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 28h 35m.

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