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

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

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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
    11h 44m
    $135–567

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    36h 40m
    $257–407

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station 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 4h
    $518–1,071

  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
    10h 44m
    $164–684

  6. 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
    $653–1,372

Grand Island to Gainesville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration36h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$257Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,201.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 44m

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

American Airlines flies from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Gainesville via Chicago Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 36h 40m.

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