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

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Fresno is to bus and fly which costs $200 - $600 and takes 11h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Fresno is to fly which takes 11h 26m and costs $140 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Gainesville and Fresno?

No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Fresno station. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Fresno Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.

How far is it from Gainesville to Fresno?

The distance between Gainesville and Fresno is 2230 miles. The road distance is 2535.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gainesville to Fresno without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 13h and costs $410 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 11h 26m to get from Gainesville to Fresno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gainesville to Fresno bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Gainesville to Fresno?

The best way to get from Gainesville to Fresno is to fly which takes 11h 26m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $700 and takes 2 days 13h.

Where does the Gainesville to Fresno bus arrive?

Gainesville to Fresno bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Gainesville and Fresno?

Fresno is 3h behind Gainesville. It is currently 3:10 AM in Gainesville and 12:10 AM in Fresno.

Can I drive from Gainesville to Fresno?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Fresno is 2535 miles. It takes approximately 41h 15m to drive from Gainesville to Fresno.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gainesville to Fresno?

Book your Gainesville to Fresno bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Fresno?

There are 144+ hotels available in Fresno.

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

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

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Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
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1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane GNV - FAT
11h 26m
$142–652
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
2d 13h
$419–688
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Fieldbus
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus
2d 16h
$600–1,264
Drive 2,520.7 mi
1. Drive from Gainesville to Fresnocar 2,520.7 mi
41h 15m
$460–665
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane JAX - FAT
12h 55m
$152–619
Bus to Orlando, fly to Fresno Yosemite 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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane MCO - FAT
11h 41m
$202–592
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Meadows Field Airport, bus
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane GNV - BFL
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
13h 57m
$200–770
Bus to Tampa, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane TPA - FAT
13h 56m
$172–697
Bus, train via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain
4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
3d 23h
$969–2,416

Gainesville to Fresno by bus

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2d 13hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,216.8 mi
Duration: 11h 26m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gainesville to Fresno Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 13h.

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