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How to get fromGainesville to Sanford Station (Amtrak)by bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Gainesville to Sanford Station (Amtrak) 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
    $34–62

  2. Drive 105.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Sanford Station (Amtrak)car car 105.9 mi
    2h 17m
    $20–28

  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
    $21–33

Gainesville to Sanford Station (Amtrak) by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Sanford Station (Amtrak), FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gainesville to Sanford Station (Amtrak). 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 Station (Amtrak) in around 2h 17m.

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