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How to get fromGainesville to Fort Myersby bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Gainesville to Fort Myers by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2467
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2421
    6h 20m
    $38–66

  2. Drive  230.5 mi

    1. Drive from Gainesville to Fort Myerscar car 230.5 mi
    4h 38m
    $43–61

  3. Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Ft. Myers

    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane GNV - RSW
    7h 1m
    $100–506

  4. Bus via University

    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus bus Tallahassee
    2. Take the bus from University of South Florida to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2421
    7h 25m
    $52–77

  5. Bus to Orlando, fly to Ft. Myers

    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane MCO - RSW
    6h 23m
    $385–597

  6. Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Miami International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane GNV - MIA
    2. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 1m
    $70–372

Gainesville to Fort Myers by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Fort Myers, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Gainesville to Fort Myers Bus Stop via Tampa Bus Station in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, Delta and American Airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Ft. Myers (RSW) every 4 hours.

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