There are 4 ways to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Alachua by bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 1 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Jia to JRTC Bay Jbus 1
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2431
4h 2m$62–86Drive 81.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jacksonville-Airport-JAX to Alachuacar 81.2 mi
1h 42m$15–22Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Jacksonville-JAX to Alachua81.2 mi
1h 42mLine 1 bus, bus via Santa Fe
- Take the bus from Jia to JRTC Bay Jbus 1
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2431
5h 10m$54–78
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Alachua is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Alachua is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Alachua. However, there are services departing from Jia and arriving at Gainesville via Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) and Alachua is 103 miles. The road distance is 81.7 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Alachua without a car is to line 1 bus and bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Alachua, including transfers.
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Alachua bus services, operated by Jacksonville Transport, depart from Jia station.
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Alachua bus services, operated by Jacksonville Transport, arrive at JRTC Bay J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Alachua is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Alachua.
There are 227+ hotels available in Alachua.
What companies run services between Jacksonville Airport (JAX), USA and Alachua, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Jia to Alachua via JRTC Bay J, Jacksonville, and Gainesville in around 4h 2m.
- Phone
- +1 904-630-3100
- Website
- Jacksonville Transport
Bus from Jia to JRTC Bay J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Jacksonville Transport
Bus from Jia to JRTC Bay J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Jacksonville Transport
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Jacksonville-JAX to Alachua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) and Alachua. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



