There are 8 ways to get from Gainesville to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport
best- Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Indianapolis (IND)plane GNV - IND
6h 12m$104–604Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2415 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2512
18h 45m$129–203Drive 816.7 mi
- Drive from Gainesville to Indianapoliscar 816.7 mi
14h 52m$150–216Bus to Jacksonville, fly
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane JAX - IND
7h 9m$108–570Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly
- Drive from Gainesville to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
- Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Indianapolis (IND)plane SFB - IND
5h 45m$132–631Bus to Orlando, fly
- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MCO - IND
6h 56m$183–793Bus to Tampa, fly
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane TPA - IND
9h 1m$143–648Bus via Gainesville Bus Stop (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0630
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100
21h 39m$136–226
Gainesville to Indianapolis by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $120 - $210 and takes 18h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Indianapolis is to drive and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Indianapolis via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.
The distance between Gainesville and Indianapolis is 754 miles. The road distance is 821.5 miles.
The best way to get from Gainesville to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 18h 45m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Gainesville to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Gainesville to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Gainesville station.
The best way to get from Gainesville to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 18h 45m.
Gainesville to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Indianapolis is 822 miles. It takes approximately 14h 52m to drive from Gainesville to Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Indianapolis (IND) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gainesville to Indianapolis via Atlanta Bus Station in around 18h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Orlando to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Orlando to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Tampa to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Tampa to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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