There are 8 ways to get from Hampton to Gainesville by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Norfolk International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane ORF - GNV
6h 3m$120–458Fly Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane PHF - GNV
10h 2m$76–396Train, bus
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
18h 52m$183–431Bus
- Take the bus from Washington & 34Th to Boundary & Armisteadbus 921
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
19h 19m$109–170Drive 670.4 mi
- Drive from Hampton to Gainesvillecar 670.4 mi
11h 56m$123–177Fly Norfolk International Airport to Jacksonville, bus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane ORF - JAX
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
6h 24m$179–565Fly Norfolk International Airport to Orlando, bus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Orlando (MCO)plane ORF - MCO
- Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus
6h 5m$169–468Fly Norfolk International Airport to Tampa, bus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Tampa (TPA)plane ORF - TPA
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
8h 19m$218–563
Hampton to Gainesville by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hampton to Gainesville is to bus which costs $100 - $170 and takes 19h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Hampton to Gainesville is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $120 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Hampton to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Hampton Transit Center and arriving at Gainesville via Washington & 34Th, Williamsburg Bus Stop, Richmond and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 19m.
The distance between Hampton and Gainesville is 635 miles. The road distance is 674.3 miles.
The best way to get from Hampton to Gainesville without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 52m and costs $180 - $440.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Hampton to Gainesville, including transfers.
Hampton to Gainesville bus services, operated by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), depart from Washington & 34Th station.
The best way to get from Hampton to Gainesville is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $120 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 19h 19m.
Hampton to Gainesville bus services, operated by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), arrive at Boundary & Armistead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hampton to Gainesville is 674 miles. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Hampton to Gainesville.
What companies run services between Hampton, VA, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hampton Transit Center to Gainesville via Washington & 34Th, Williamsburg Bus Stop, Richmond, Richmond, and Jacksonville in around 19h 19m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Jacksonville via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Orlando via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tampa via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–360
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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