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How to get fromGainesville to Summervilleby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Gainesville to Summerville by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane GNV - CHS
    5h 22m
    $152–522

  2. Drive  295.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Summervillecar car 295.3 mi
    5h 21m
    $54–78

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    9h 10m
    $73–173

  4. Bus to Orlando, fly

    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MCO - CHS
    5h 18m
    $171–392

  5. Bus to Tampa, fly

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane TPA - CHS
    6h 10m
    $236–412

  6. Bus to Jacksonville, fly

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane JAX - CHS
    7h 41m
    $151–508

Gainesville to Summerville by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Summerville, Dorchester County, SC, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 2 hours.

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