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How to get fromMinneapolis Airport (MSP) to Gainesvilleby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Gainesville by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane MSP - GNV
    6h 39m
    $131–573

  2. Train, bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    32h 23m
    $282–572

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis 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
    2d
    $633–1,394

  4. Drive 1,393.5 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Gainesvillecar car 1,393.5 mi
    24h 32m
    $255–368

  5. Fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane MSP - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    6h 54m
    $153–655

  6. Fly to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MSP - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    6h 48m
    $237–1,090

  7. Fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MSP - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 44m
    $518–1,107

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    32h 37m
    $212–422

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    2d 3h
    $584–1,263

Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Gainesville by bus, train, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration32h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$282Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,214.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Gainesville via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 32h 37m.

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