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How to get fromJames Madison University to Gainesvilleby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from James Madison University to Gainesville by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane SHD - GNV
    9h 6m
    $100–431

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    20h 39m
    $138–219

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    21h 48m
    $219–482

  4. Drive  707.4 mi

    1. Drive from James Madison University to Gainesvillecar car 707.4 mi
    12h 57m
    $130–187

  5. Taxi to Charlottesville, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Take the taxi from James Madison University to Charlottesville (CHO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane CHO - GNV
    7h
    $224–577

  6. Fly Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane SHD - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    9h 30m
    $119–488

James Madison University to Gainesville by foot and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration20h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 645.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between James Madison University, VA, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from James Madison University to Gainesville via Goodwin Transit Center, Washington Union Station, and Jacksonville in around 20h 39m.

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