There are 11 ways to get from Gainesville to Plantation by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train via Meadow Woods
best- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus Tallahassee
- Take the train from Orlando to Fort Lauderdaletrain Blfm
6h 40m$87–228Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Gainesville to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus FlixBus N2401 / ...
8h 5m$48–76Bus, train
- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to West Palm Beach, FLbus Tallahassee
- Take the train from West Palm Beach Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain Trirail
7h 20m$71–136Drive 311 mi
- Drive from Gainesville to Plantationcar 311 mi
5h 5m$57–82Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Miami International Airport, train
- Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane GNV - MIA
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
4h 33m$52–340Bus via Gainesville Bus Stop (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus Greyhound US0630
12h 5m$48–94Bus to Orlando, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane MCO - FLL
6h 11m$292–713Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane JAX - FLL
6h 59m$134–506Bus to Orlando, fly to Miami International Airport, train
- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane MCO - MIA
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
6h 37m$635–1,164Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Miami International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane JAX - MIA
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
7h 28m$67–357Bus to Tampa, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane TPA - FLL
7h$123–510
Gainesville to Plantation by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Plantation is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Plantation is to fly and train which takes 4h 33m and costs $50 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Plantation. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Broward Boulevard/Holly Lane via Access Road/Southwest 1st Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Gainesville and Plantation is 338 miles. The road distance is 312.8 miles.
The best way to get from Gainesville to Plantation without a car is to bus and train via Meadow Woods which takes 6h 40m and costs $85 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Gainesville to Plantation, including transfers.
Gainesville to Plantation bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Gainesville station.
Gainesville to Plantation bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Plantation is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Gainesville to Plantation.
There are 4322+ hotels available in Plantation.
What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Plantation, Broward County, FL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Gainesville to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Orlando to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Phone
- +1 831-539-2901
- [email protected]
- Website
- gobrightline.com
Train from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–150
- Book at
- Brightline
- Smart
- $40–80
- Premium
- $100–150
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to West Palm Beach, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- RedCoach
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