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How to get fromGainesville to Minneapolis–Saint Paulby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Gainesville to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane GNV - MSP
    7h 16m
    $136–606

  2. Bus, train via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    31h 54m
    $285–569

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    47h 36m
    $634–1,393

  4. Drive 1,407.3 mi

    1. Drive from Gainesville to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar car 1,407.3 mi
    24h 13m
    $257–371

  5. Bus to Jacksonville, fly

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane JAX - MSP
    7h 51m
    $166–726

  6. Bus to Orlando, fly

    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MCO - MSP
    7h 43m
    $235–1,163

  7. Bus to Tampa, fly

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane TPA - MSP
    8h 44m
    $517–1,143

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    32h 2m
    $215–419

  9. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    2d 3h
    $589–1,278

Gainesville to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by bus, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration31h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,217.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gainesville to Marshall & Otis Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Union Depot & Gate A1 in around 32h 2m.

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