There are 3 ways to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Gainesville by bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Line 1 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Jia to JRTC Bay Jbus 1
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2431
3h 39m$12–21Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Jacksonville-JAX to Gainesville77.9 mi
1h 32mDrive 77.9 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Gainesvillecar 77.9 mi
1h 32m$15–21
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Gainesville by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Gainesville is to line 1 bus and bus which costs $11 - $21 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Gainesville is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Jia and arriving at Gainesville via Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) and Gainesville is 87 miles. The road distance is 78.3 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Gainesville without a car is to line 1 bus and bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $11 - $21.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Gainesville, including transfers.
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Gainesville bus services, operated by Jacksonville Transport, depart from Jia station.
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Gainesville bus services, operated by Jacksonville Transport, arrive at JRTC Bay J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Gainesville is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Gainesville.
There are 222+ hotels available in Gainesville.
What companies run services between Jacksonville Airport (JAX), USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Jia to Gainesville via JRTC Bay J and Jacksonville in around 3h 39m.
- 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
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Jacksonville-JAX to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) and Gainesville. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.