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

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There are 7 ways to get from Nashville to Gainesville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane BNA - GNV
    6h 22m
    $79–454

  2. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus N2401 / ...
    10h 40m
    $82–136

  3. Drive  575 mi

    1. Drive from Nashville to Gainesvillecar car 575 mi
    9h 41m
    $105–152

  4. Fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane BNA - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 11m
    $93–511

  5. Fly to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane BNA - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    7h 8m
    $213–694

  6. Fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane BNA - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 36m
    $113–583

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus Greyhound US0115
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Gainesville Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0761S
    14h 58m
    $100–160

Nashville to Gainesville by bus

Calendar34Weekly Buses
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 530.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Nashville, TN, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Nashville (BNA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station in around 10h 40m.

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