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How to get fromKentucky to Gainesvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Kentucky to Gainesville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane LEX - GNV
    6h 7m
    $98–419

  2. Fly Louisville International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane SDF - GNV
    6h 57m
    $89–505

  3. Bus via Nashville

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    14h 35m
    $106–183

  4. Drive  703.3 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Gainesvillecar car 703.3 mi
    12h 59m
    $129–186

  5. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Orlando Sanford, drive

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane plane LEX - SFB
    2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Gainesvillecar car
    4h 27m
    $121–457

  6. Fly Covington to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane CVG - GNV
    7h 6m
    $104–604

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus N2401 / ...
    14h 40m
    $107–178

  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0630
    17h 38m
    $114–190

Kentucky to Gainesville by bus

Calendar32Weekly Buses
Duration14h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 608.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to Gainesville via Nashville Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 14h 35m.

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