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How to get fromLake Placid to Gainesvilleby train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Sebring Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus N2467
    6h 33m
    $136–200

  2. Drive 185.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Placid to Gainesvillecar car 185.9 mi
    3h 28m
    $34–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake Placid to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0740s
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus N2467
    6h 40m
    $37–68

  4. Bus via University

    1. Take the bus from Lake Placid to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0740s
    2. Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus Miami
    8h 15m
    $51–97

Lake Placid to Gainesville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Lake Placid to Gainesville via Tampa Bus Station in around 6h 40m.

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