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

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There are 6 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 12m
    $106–438

  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
    $120–183

  4. 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
    8h 5m
    $126–506

  5. 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
    7h 42m
    $129–458

  6. 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 Pascagoulatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pascagoula to Tallahasseebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    17h 15m
    $256–385

Jackson to Gainesville by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration14h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 512.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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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