There are 7 ways to get from Gainesville to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) by bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, Amtrak Thruway
best- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus Tallahassee
- Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Port Charlottebus
6h 20m$79–131Drive 209.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gainesville to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)car 209.3 mi
4h 13m$39–56Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Gainesville to Punta Gorda-PGD209.3 mi
4h 13mFly from Gainesville Regional Airport, taxi
- Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane GNV - RSW
- Take the taxi from Ft-Myers-Airport-RSW to Punta-Gorda-Airport-PGDtaxi
5h 49m$202–602Bus, Amtrak Thruway via University
- Take the bus from Gainesville to University of South Floridabus
- Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Port Charlottebus
6h 45m$67–105Bus, Amtrak Thruway via Tampa
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
- Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlottebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 56m$79–112Bus to Orlando, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane MCO - RSW
- Take the taxi from Ft-Myers-Airport-RSW to Punta-Gorda-Airport-PGDtaxi
5h 4m$472–747
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD). However, there are services departing from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr and arriving at Port Charlotte via Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Gainesville and Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) is 235 miles. The road distance is 210.5 miles.
The best way to get from Gainesville to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) without a car is to bus and Amtrak Thruway which takes 6h 20m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Gainesville to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), including transfers.
Gainesville to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr station.
Gainesville to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Gainesville to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD).
There are 704+ hotels available in Punta Gorda Airport (PGD).
What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), USA?
You can take a bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) via Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop, and Port Charlotte in around 6h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Orlando to Ft. Myers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Ft. Myers via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Ft. Myers via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Ft. Myers via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- 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
- $29–55
- Website
- RedCoach
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Port Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Port Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to University of South Florida
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Gainesville to Punta Gorda-PGD
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
EJ Taxi
CT TAXI Transportation LLC
- Phone
- +1 239-218-9590
Gulf Coast Car Service
- Phone
- +1 941-391-8800
- Website
- gulfcoastcarservice.com
Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 239-472-4888
- Website
- islandtaxi.com
EJ Taxi
CT TAXI Transportation LLC
- Phone
- +1 239-218-9590
Gulf Coast Car Service
- Phone
- +1 941-391-8800
- Website
- gulfcoastcarservice.com
Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 239-472-4888
- Website
- islandtaxi.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gainesville and Punta Gorda Airport (PGD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










