What is the cheapest way to get from Herndon to Gainesville?

The cheapest way to get from Herndon to Gainesville is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Herndon to Gainesville?

The fastest way to get from Herndon to Gainesville is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Herndon and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Herndon to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Center St and Locust St and arriving at Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Dr via Dulles - Kiss & Fly and University Commuter Lot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Herndon to Gainesville?

The distance between Herndon and Gainesville is 54 miles. The road distance is 20.3 miles.

How do I travel from Herndon to Gainesville without a car?

The best way to get from Herndon to Gainesville without a car is to subway and bus which takes 2h 44m and costs $14 - $16.

How long does it take to get from Herndon to Gainesville?

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Herndon to Gainesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Herndon to Gainesville bus from?

Herndon to Gainesville bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, depart from Center St and Locust St station.

Where does the Herndon to Gainesville bus arrive?

Herndon to Gainesville bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, arrive at Herndon-Monroe station.

Can I drive from Herndon to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Herndon to Gainesville is 20 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Herndon to Gainesville.

Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 66+ hotels available in Gainesville.

Herndon to Gainesville - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Herndon to Gainesville by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Subway, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
2. Take the bus from Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus 622
2h 44m
$14–16
Drive 20.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Herndon to Gainesvillecar 20.2 mi
31 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Herndon to Gainesvilletaxi 20.2 mi
31 min
$45–60
Line 950 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Center St and Locust St to Herndon-Monroebus 937 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Gainesville Park and Ridebus Washington
3h 5m
$23–51

Herndon to Gainesville by bus and subway

20Weekly Services

2h 44mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 53.3 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Herndon, VA, USA and Gainesville, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Center St and Locust St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Dr via Herndon-Monroe, Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform, Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, Dulles - Kiss & Fly, and University Commuter Lot in around 3h 5m.

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