What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Helen to Gainesville?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Helen to Gainesville is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Helen to Gainesville?

The fastest way to get from Lake Helen to Gainesville is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Helen and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Helen to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Village Cafe and arriving at University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr via Orlando International Airport and Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Lake Helen to Gainesville?

The distance between Lake Helen and Gainesville is 177 miles. The road distance is 100.9 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Helen to Gainesville without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Helen to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs $75 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Lake Helen to Gainesville?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Lake Helen to Gainesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Helen to Gainesville bus from?

Lake Helen to Gainesville bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Village Cafe station.

Where does the Lake Helen to Gainesville bus arrive?

Lake Helen to Gainesville bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at MCO Airport - Terminal A station.

Can I drive from Lake Helen to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Helen to Gainesville is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Lake Helen to Gainesville.

Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 273+ hotels available in Gainesville.

Lake Helen to Gainesville - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Helen to Gainesville by bus, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Village Cafe to MCO Airport - Terminal Abus Groome Transportation
2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus Miami
4h 51m
$78–109
Drive 100.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lake Helen to Gainesvillecar 100.3 mi
2h 5m
$19–27
Train, bus
1. Take the train from DeLand to LYNX Centraltrain SunRail
2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2415 / ...
4h 58m
$33–48
Bus via Oak Ridge
1. Take the bus from Village Cafe to MCO Airport - Terminal Abus Groome Transportation
2. Take the bus from Orlando to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2431 / ...
5h 37m
$67–80

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Distance: 176.4 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Lake Helen, FL, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Lake Helen to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr via Village Cafe, MCO Airport - Terminal A, Orlando International Airport, and Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL in around 4h 51m.

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