There are 6 ways to get from Gainesville to Ft. Myers Airport (RSW) by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport
best- Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane GNV - RSW
5h 10m$92–462Bus via Tampa (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2421
8h 48m$41–71Bus
- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Fort Myers 7-11bus Tallahassee
7h 1m$96–167Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Gainesville to Ft. Myers-RSW239.9 mi
4h 45mDrive 239.9 mi
- Drive from Gainesville to Ft. Myers Airport (RSW)car 239.9 mi
4h 45m$44–64Bus to Orlando, fly
- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane MCO - RSW
4h 25m$362–607
Gainesville to Ft. Myers Airport (RSW) by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Ft. Myers Airport (RSW) is to bus via Tampa which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Ft. Myers Airport (RSW) is to bus and fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $360 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Ft. Myers Airport (RSW). However, there are services departing from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr and arriving at Rsw via South Fort Myers Transfer/P&R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Gainesville and Ft. Myers Airport (RSW) is 227 miles. The road distance is 241.3 miles.
The best way to get from Gainesville to Ft. Myers Airport (RSW) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Gainesville to Ft. Myers Airport (RSW), including transfers.
Gainesville to Ft. Myers Airport (RSW) bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr station.
The best way to get from Gainesville to Ft. Myers Airport (RSW) is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $90 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 7h 1m.
Gainesville to Ft. Myers Airport (RSW) bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at Fort Myers 7-11 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Ft. Myers Airport (RSW) is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Gainesville to Ft. Myers Airport (RSW).
What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Ft. Myers Airport (RSW), USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Ft. Myers (RSW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, RedCoach operates a bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Fort Myers 7-11 once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Orlando to Ft. Myers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Ft. Myers via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Ft. Myers via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Ft. Myers via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Fort Myers 7-11
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- RedCoach
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Gainesville to Ft. Myers-RSW
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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