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How to get fromGainesville to Lake Placidby bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Gainesville to Lake Placid by bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2467
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Sebring Stationtrain train Floridian
    5h 46m
    $136–207

  2. Bus via Orlando

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Lake Placidbus bus
    6h 45m
    $32–59

  3. Drive 186 mi

    1. Drive from Gainesville to Lake Placidcar car 186 mi
    3h 28m
    $34–49

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2467
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Lake Placidbus bus Greyhound US0740s
    6h 45m
    $37–68

  5. 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 Tampa Bus Station to Lake Placidbus bus Greyhound US0740s
    8h 2m
    $52–97

Gainesville to Lake Placid by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Lake Placid, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Gainesville to Lake Placid via Tampa Bus Station in around 6h 45m.

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