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

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There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to Gainesville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, 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 51m
    $130–565

  2. 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 6h
    $392–638

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ocalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ocala, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    2d 7h
    $593–1,199

  4. Drive  2,361.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Gainesvillecar car 2,361.8 mi
    38h 12m
    $431–623

  5. 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
    9h 35m
    $139–611

  6. 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
    10h 55m
    $153–676

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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
    10h 25m
    $159–682

  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
    9h 59m
    $159–805

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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
    11h 42m
    $148–510

  10. Train, bus via Tallahassee

    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 - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    2d 8h
    $551–1,181

  11. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles 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 10h
    $941–2,268

Los Angeles to Gainesville by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$392Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,152.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Gainesville via Dallas Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 6h.

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