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How to get fromGainesville to Virginia Beachby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Gainesville to Virginia Beach by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane GNV - ORF
    6h 27m
    $96–412

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    17h 45m
    $123–207

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    18h 22m
    $243–495

  4. Drive 680.4 mi

    1. Drive from Gainesville to Virginia Beachcar car 680.4 mi
    12h 1m
    $125–180

  5. Bus to Jacksonville, fly

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane JAX - ORF
    6h 52m
    $197–531

  6. 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 Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane MCO - ORF
    6h 32m
    $156–566

Gainesville to Virginia Beach by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration17h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 632.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gainesville to Virginia Beach via Jacksonville, Richmond, and Richmond in around 17h 45m.

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