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How to get fromGainesville to Wilmingtonby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Gainesville to Wilmington by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Wilmington International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane GNV - ILM
    5h 20m
    $86–408

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    13h 44m
    $89–164

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    15h 6m
    $160–337

  4. Drive 467.6 mi

    1. Drive from Gainesville to Wilmingtoncar car 467.6 mi
    9h 4m
    $86–124

  5. Bus to Orlando, fly to Wilmington International Airport

    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane MCO - ILM
    5h 20m
    $146–674

  6. Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane GNV - OAJ
    2. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Wilmingtontaxi taxi
    7h 14m
    $196–532

  7. Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Wilmington International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane JAX - ILM
    7h 47m
    $96–467

  8. Bus to Tampa, fly to Wilmington International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane TPA - ILM
    6h 32m
    $122–853

  9. Bus via Sumter

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    19h 17m
    $103–206

Gainesville to Wilmington by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration13h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 416.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gainesville to Market St WB at 12th St via Jacksonville, Fayetteville Bus Station, and Forden Station in around 13h 44m.

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