What is the cheapest way to get from Gainesville to West Palm Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to West Palm Beach is to bus via Gainesville Bus Stop which costs $40 - $90 and takes 9h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gainesville to West Palm Beach?

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to West Palm Beach is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Gainesville and West Palm Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr and arriving at West Palm Beach, FL. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Gainesville to West Palm Beach?

The distance between Gainesville and West Palm Beach is 280 miles. The road distance is 271.5 miles.

How do I travel from Gainesville to West Palm Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Gainesville to West Palm Beach without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $45 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Gainesville to West Palm Beach?

The bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to West Palm Beach, FL takes 5h 10m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Gainesville to West Palm Beach bus from?

Gainesville to West Palm Beach bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr station.

Where does the Gainesville to West Palm Beach bus arrive?

Gainesville to West Palm Beach bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at West Palm Beach, FL station.

Can I drive from Gainesville to West Palm Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to West Palm Beach is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Gainesville to West Palm Beach.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gainesville to West Palm Beach?

Book your Gainesville to West Palm Beach bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near West Palm Beach?

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Gainesville to West Palm Beach - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Gainesville to West Palm Beach by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to West Palm Beach, FLbus Tallahassee
5h 10m
$45–130
Bus via Gainesville Bus Stop (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to West Palm Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0630
9h 29m
$42–86
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus Tallahassee
2. Take the train from Orlando to West Palm Beachtrain Blfm
5h 21m
$82–206
Drive 269.9 mi
1. Drive from Gainesville to West Palm Beachcar 269.9 mi
4h 27m
$50–72
Bus to Orlando, fly to President Donald J. Trump International Airport
1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI)plane MCO - PBI
4h 30m
$391–756
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Miami International Airport, train
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane GNV - MIA
2. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to West Palm Beach Stationtrain
4h 57m
$52–312
Bus to Orlando, fly to Miami International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane MCO - MIA
3. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to West Palm Beach Stationtrain
6h 58m
$586–1,167
Bus to Orlando, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane MCO - FLL
3. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beachtrain
6h 39m
$303–714
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane JAX - FLL
3. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beachtrain
7h 21m
$154–679
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Miami International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane JAX - MIA
3. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to West Palm Beach Stationtrain
7h 42m
$72–382

Gainesville to West Palm Beach by bus

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Distance: 278.6 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and West Palm Beach, FL, USA?

RedCoach operates a bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to West Palm Beach, FL 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.

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