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

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Melbourne is to bus and fly which costs $750 - $2,800 and takes 29h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Melbourne is to bus and fly which takes 27h 21m and costs $1,500 - $2,600.

How far is it from Gainesville to Melbourne?

The distance between Gainesville and Melbourne is 15641 km.

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

It takes approximately 27h 36m to get from Gainesville to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Gainesville and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 15h ahead of Gainesville. It is currently 12:59 PM in Gainesville and 3:59 AM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 593+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Gainesville to Melbourne - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Gainesville to Melbourne by plane, bus, or train

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Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Melbourne Airport
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1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane GNV - MEL
27h 36m
$830–2,930
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Melbourne Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane JAX - MEL
29h 49m
$795–2,754
Bus to Tallahassee, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Fieldbus
2. Fly from Tallahassee (TLH) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane TLH - MEL
29h 33m
$910–3,040
Bus to Orlando, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MCO - MEL
27h 21m
$1,573–2,587
Bus to Tampa, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane TPA - MEL
29h 22m
$822–2,894
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane GNV - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
28h 49m
$1,214–4,314

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

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27h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 15,640.5 km
Duration: 27h 36m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

American Airlines, Qantas, and three other airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 4 times a day.

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