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How to get fromGainesville to Sanfordby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Gainesville to Sanford by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus bus Tallahassee
    2. Take the train from Sand Lake Road to Sanfordtrain train SunRail
    4h 2m
    $35–62

  2. Drive 108 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Sanfordcar car 108 mi
    2h 20m
    $20–29

  3. Bus, train via Orlando

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2415 / ...
    2. Take the train from LYNX Central to Sanfordtrain train SunRail
    4h 3m
    $21–34

Gainesville to Sanford by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Gainesville to Sanford. However, you can take the bus to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL, take the line 42 bus to Office Ct & Sand Lake Sunrail, walk to Sand Lake Road, then take the train to Sanford. Alternatively, you can drive from Gainesville to Sanford in around 2h 20m.

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