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How to get fromGrand Island to Gainesvilleby plane, bus (Flixbus), taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Island to Gainesville by plane, bus (Flixbus), taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane GRI - GNV
    9h 52m
    $135–567

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Island to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    32h 29m
    $365–516

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Island to Hastings Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Hastings Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    2d 4h
    $784–1,624

  4. Drive 1,367.7 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Island to Gainesvillecar car 1,367.7 mi
    24h 30m
    $250–361

  5. Fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane GRI - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    11h 11m
    $165–636

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ogallala to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    2d 8h
    $654–1,316

Grand Island to Gainesville by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$365Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,201.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 52m

What companies run services between Grand Island, NE, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Island to Gainesville via Indianapolis, Indianapolis, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 32h 29m.

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