What is the cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Sylva?

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Sylva is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gainesville to Sylva?

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Sylva is to drive and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $80 - $390.

How far is it from Gainesville to Sylva?

The distance between Gainesville and Sylva is 458 miles. The road distance is 461.7 miles.

How long does it take to get from Gainesville to Sylva?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Gainesville to Sylva, including transfers.

Can I drive from Gainesville to Sylva?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Sylva is 462 miles. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Gainesville to Sylva.

Where can I stay near Sylva?

There are 575+ hotels available in Sylva.

Gainesville to Sylva - 5 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Gainesville to Sylva by plane, car, or bus

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Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Asheville Regional Airport, drive
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1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane GNV - AVL
2. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Sylvacar
5h 38m
$66–356
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenvillebus
3. Drive from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to Sylvacar
13h 16m
$114–259
Drive 459 mi
1. Drive from Gainesville to Sylvacar 459 mi
8h 31m
$84–121
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive
1. Drive from Gainesville to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane SFB - AVL
3. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Sylvacar
5h 3m
$84–383
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane GNV - TYS
2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Sylvacar
7h
$116–624

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) flights

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4h 12mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 455.4 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Gainesville to Sylva. However, you can take the line 25 bus to Airport, walk to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) airport, fly to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), then drive to Sylva. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gainesville to Sylva via Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Doraville Station, Atlanta, and Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville in around 13h 16m.

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