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

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There are 10 ways to get from Miami to Gainesville by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Miami International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane MIA - GNV
    3h 36m
    $47–312

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Miami to Orlandotrain train Blfm
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus Miami
    7h 4m
    $92–226

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    7h 35m
    $50–80

  4. Drive  335 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Gainesvillecar car 335 mi
    5h 32m
    $62–89

  5. Fly Miami International Airport to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MIA - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    5h 51m
    $631–1,142

  6. Fly Miami International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane MIA - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    6h 25m
    $66–379

  7. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane FLL - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    6h 33m
    $294–647

  8. Train to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Take the train from Metrorail Transfer Station to Fort Lauderdale Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane FLL - JAX
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 13m
    $124–214

  9. Train, bus via Kissimmee

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orlando to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431 / ...
    9h 34m
    $79–170

  10. Bus via North Walmart Supercenter (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Gainesville Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0630 / ...
    9h 48m
    $57–87

Miami to Gainesville by train, taxi, and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) once daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Miami Airport Station to Gainesville 6 times a week. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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