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How to get fromIndianapolis to Gainesvilleby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Gainesville by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane IND - GNV
    6h 54m
    $94–494

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus N2401 / ...
    17h 35m
    $140–212

  3. Drive  816 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Gainesvillecar car 816 mi
    14h 52m
    $149–216

  4. Fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane IND - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 51m
    $113–571

  5. Fly to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane IND - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    7h 45m
    $183–994

  6. Fly to Orlando Sanford, drive

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane plane IND - SFB
    2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Gainesvillecar car
    6h 19m
    $117–582

  7. Fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane IND - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    9h 43m
    $144–654

  8. Bus via North Walmart Supercenter (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0630
    20h 33m
    $159–234

Indianapolis to Gainesville by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration17h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 752.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station in around 17h 35m.

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