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How to get fromGainesville to Daytona 500by bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Gainesville to Daytona 500 by bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Bus via Jacksonville

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Daytona Beachbus bus FlixBus N2472 / ...
    5h 13m
    $27–44

  2. Drive 97.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Daytona 500car car 97.5 mi
    2h 6m
    $18–26

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2415 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Daytona Beachbus bus FlixBus N2472 / ...
    5h 18m
    $28–46

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2415 / ...
    2. Take the train from LYNX Central to DeLandtrain train SunRail
    7h 1m
    $27–40

  5. Bus, train via Orlando

    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus bus Tallahassee
    2. Take the train from LYNX Central to DeLandtrain train SunRail
    7h 20m
    $38–65

Gainesville to Daytona 500 by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Daytona 500, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Gainesville to Daytona 500 via Jacksonville, Tanger Outlet Mall, and INT'L Speedway & Thames Ob in around 5h 13m.

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