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

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Gainesville by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Indianapolis, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane IND - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    6h 12m
    $179–1,147

  2. Drive 482.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Gainesvillecar car 482.1 mi
    10h 8m
    $88–128

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus Greyhound US0670
    13h 33m
    $109–180

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Gainesville Stationtrain train Crescent
    26h 53m
    $346–719

  5. Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane FWA - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    8h 17m
    $164–681

  6. Bus to Covington, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane CVG - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    8h 45m
    $162–780

  7. Bus via Indianapolis Union Station (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 Gainesvillebus bus Greyhound US0670
    13h 53m
    $99–183

Indianapolis to Gainesville by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration26h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$346Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 512.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station and Gainesville in around 13h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Gainesville Station via Charlottesville in around 26h 53m.

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