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

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

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  1. Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane GNV - RDU
    6h 33m
    $74–394

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2472
    11h 5m
    $83–139

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    13h 54m
    $172–340

  4. Drive 516 mi

    1. Drive from Gainesville to Raleighcar car 516 mi
    8h 41m
    $95–136

  5. Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane JAX - RDU
    7h 14m
    $125–673

  6. Bus to Orlando, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MCO - RDU
    6h 41m
    $99–358

  7. Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane GNV - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    8h 30m
    $140–608

  8. Bus to Tampa, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane TPA - RDU
    9h 9m
    $124–475

  9. Bus via Sumter

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 50m
    $87–164

Gainesville to Raleigh by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 491.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gainesville to GoRaleigh Station via Jacksonville, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 11h 5m.

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