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How to get fromHouston to Gainesvilleby bus, car, plane, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Gainesville by bus, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus Houston
    2. Drive from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Gainesvillecar car
    3h 26m
    $62–163

  2. Bus, tram, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Austinbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Station to Leander Stationtram tram 550
    3. Drive from Leander Station to Gainesvillecar car
    6h 16m
    $39–62

  3. Drive 225.5 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Gainesvillecar car 225.5 mi
    4h 5m
    $42–60

  4. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport, drive

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane HOU - AUS
    2. Drive from Austin-Airport-AUS to Gainesvillecar car
    3h 51m
    $89–621

  5. Bus, drive via Austin

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus Houston
    2. Drive from Austin Doubletree University Area to Gainesvillecar car
    4h 13m
    $139–165

  6. Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane IAH - AUS
    3. Drive from Austin-Airport-AUS to Gainesvillecar car
    4h 22m
    $766–974

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Houston to Gainesville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 227.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Gainesville, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Houston to Gainesville. However, you can take the bus to Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co then drive to Gainesville. Alternatively, you can drive from Houston to Gainesville in around 4h 5m.

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