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How to get fromGainesville to Palmetto Bayby plane, train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Gainesville to Palmetto Bay by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport, line 2600 train

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    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane GNV - MIA
    2. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Dadeland South Stat.Rail Southboundtrain train
    3h 50m
    $52–308

  2. Bus, train via Meadow Woods

    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus bus Tallahassee
    2. Take the train from Orlando to Miamitrain train Blfm
    7h 32m
    $93–251

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to West Palm Beach, FLbus bus Tallahassee
    2. Take the train from West Palm Beach Station to Metrorail Transfer Stationtrain train Trirail
    8h 27m
    $80–144

  4. Drive 338.9 mi

    1. Drive from Gainesville to Palmetto Baycar car 338.9 mi
    6h 15m
    $62–90

  5. 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 Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane MCO - MIA
    5h 51m
    $587–1,161

  6. Bus to Jacksonville, fly, line 2600 train, line 602 bus

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane JAX - MIA
    3. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Dadeland South Stat.Rail Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dadeland South Metrorail Station to Transitway & Coral Reef Dr Stationbus bus
    6h 34m
    $73–378

  7. Bus to Tampa, fly

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane TPA - MIA
    7h
    $780–1,145

  8. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Miami Airport Stationbus bus FlixBus N2401 / ...
    10h 33m
    $65–103

  9. Bus via Gainesville Bus Stop (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Miami Airport Stationbus bus Greyhound US0761S / ...
    12h 4m
    $68–128

Gainesville to Palmetto Bay by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Palmetto Bay, Miami-Dade County, FL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Gainesville to Miami Airport Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–100 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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