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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Gainesvilleby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Gainesville by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane LAX - GNV
    8h 8m
    $156–625

  2. Train, bus via Tallahassee

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Gainesvillebus bus
    2d 7h
    $653–1,317

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    2d 7h
    $388–748

  4. Drive 2,373.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Gainesvillecar car 2,373.3 mi
    38h 34m
    $434–626

  5. Fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane LAX - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    8h 58m
    $185–723

  6. Fly to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane LAX - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    8h 27m
    $232–831

  7. Fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LAX - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    9h 29m
    $200–791

  8. Fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane LAX - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    10h 44m
    $262–492

  9. Fly to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI)plane plane LAX - PBI
    2. Take the bus from West Palm Beach, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    12h 9m
    $542–937

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Gainesvillebus bus
    2d 9h
    $631–1,365

  11. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    3d 13h
    $1,156–2,644

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Gainesville by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$388Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,138 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Gainesville via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 7h.

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