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How to get fromLouisville to Gainesvilleby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Louisville to Gainesville by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Louisville International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane SDF - GNV
    6h 23m
    $89–475

  2. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    14h 35m
    $118–191

  3. Drive  703.3 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Gainesvillecar car 703.3 mi
    12h 59m
    $129–186

  4. Fly Louisville International Airport to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SDF - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    7h 12m
    $423–845

  5. Fly Louisville International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane SDF - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    9h 4m
    $108–572

  6. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Orlando Sanford, drive

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane plane LEX - SFB
    3. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Gainesvillecar car
    5h 33m
    $103–439

  7. Fly Louisville International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SDF - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    9h 5m
    $133–650

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Gainesville Bus Stopbus bus
    18h 53m
    $141–218

Louisville to Gainesville by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration14h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 633.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Gainesville via Nashville Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 14h 35m.

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