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How to get fromLos Angeles to Alachuaby plane, train, bus, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Alachua by plane, train, bus, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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 17m
    $188–578

  2. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Citybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Lake City to Alachuataxi taxi
    2d 3h
    $1,129–1,678

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 Gainesville Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 8h
    $487–734

  4. Drive  2,346.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Alachuacar car 2,346.9 mi
    37h 53m
    $429–619

  5. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane ONT - GNV
    9h 3m
    $233–719

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane BUR - GNV
    8h 40m
    $197–644

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane SNA - GNV
    11h 29m
    $228–710

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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
    10h 24m
    $204–870

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tallahassee to High Springsbus bus
    2d 12h
    $1,215–1,863

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights

Calendar80Weekly Planes
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,161.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Alachua, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Alachua via Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Gainesville Bus Stop in around 2d 8h.

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