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How to get fromGainesville to Palmettoby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Gainesville to Palmetto by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    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 taxi from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Palmettotaxi taxi
    3h 40m
    $150–191

  2. Drive  165.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Palmettocar car 165.3 mi
    2h 45m
    $31–44

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  • Distance: 166.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Palmetto, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gainesville to Palmetto. However, you can take the bus to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr then take the taxi to Palmetto. Alternatively, you can drive from Gainesville to Palmetto in around 2h 45m.

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