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How to get fromLafayette to Gainesvilleby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Lafayette to Gainesville by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane LFT - GNV
    6h 35m
    $93–425

  2. Bus via Tallahassee

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to Tallahasseebus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2410
    12h 57m
    $123–164

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Statrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mobile to Tallahasseebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Gainesvillebus bus
    17h 25m
    $167–312

  4. Drive 641.9 mi

    1. Drive from Lafayette to Gainesvillecar car 641.9 mi
    10h 33m
    $118–170

  5. Fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane LFT - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    8h 32m
    $113–484

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Tallahasseebus bus Greyhound US0799
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2410
    15h
    $100–186

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Tallahasseebus bus Greyhound US0799
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus Tallahassee
    15h 38m
    $114–218

Lafayette to Gainesville by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration15hAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 592.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Lafayette, LA, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette to Gainesville via Tallahassee, N Monroe Street and Silver Slipper Lane, and Tallahassee in around 12h 57m.

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