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

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

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    best
    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 to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    8h 46m
    $255–568

  2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane BUR - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    9h 17m
    $254–1,004

  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 Gainesvillebus bus
    2d 2h
    $356–679

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gainesville Stationtrain train Crescent
    2d 12h
    $813–1,686

  5. Drive 2,187.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Gainesvillecar car 2,187.7 mi
    35h 53m
    $400–577

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane ONT - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    9h 34m
    $271–1,072

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SAN - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    11h 21m
    $326–636

  8. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SNA - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    11h 37m
    $349–1,015

  9. Bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane PSP - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    11h 41m
    $275–1,006

Los Angeles to Gainesville by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$813Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,020.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Gainesville via Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Gainesville in around 2d 2h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Gainesville Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 2d 12h.

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