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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kentucky to Gainesville by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane LEX - GNV
    5h 9m
    $98–419

  2. Fly from Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane SDF - GNV
    6h 29m
    $84–475

  3. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus 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
    $118–191

  4. Drive  703.3 mi

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

  5. Fly from Covington

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane CVG - GNV
    7h 7m
    $114–654

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Gainesville Bus Stopbus bus
    18h 53m
    $146–218

Kentucky to Gainesville by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration14h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 608.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Gainesville via Nashville Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 14h 35m.

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