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

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

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  1. Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane JAN - GNV
    5h 13m
    $111–418

  2. Drive 574.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson to Gainesvillecar car 574.1 mi
    9h 44m
    $105–152

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus N2401 / ...
    14h 20m
    $112–207

  4. Fly to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane JAN - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    5h 50m
    $135–453

  5. Fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane JAN - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 59m
    $126–458

  6. Fly to Valdosta, bus

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Valdosta (VLD)plane plane JAN - VLD
    2. Take the bus from Valdosta to Gainesvillebus bus
    6h 56m
    $134–442

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Statrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mobile to Tallahasseebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Gainesvillebus bus
    16h 58m
    $181–337

Jackson to Gainesville by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration14h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 512.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station in around 14h 20m.

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