There are 11 ways to get from New Bern to Gainesville by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Coastal Carolina Regional Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport
best- Fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane EWN - GNV
5h 19m$76–393Bus, train via North Charleston
- Take the bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilsonbus
- Take the train from Wilson to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
16h 42m$156–349Bus via Sumter
- Take the bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilsonbus
- Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
18h 52m$110–187Drive 557 mi
- Drive from New Bern to Gainesvillecar 557 mi
10h 12m$102–147Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
- Take the taxi from New Bern to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi
- Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane OAJ - GNV
6h 15m$182–518Fly Coastal Carolina Regional Airport to Orlando, bus
- Fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Orlando (MCO)plane EWN - MCO
- Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus
5h 44m$115–483Fly Coastal Carolina Regional Airport to Jacksonville, bus
- Fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane EWN - JAX
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
8h 11m$90–450Bus to Greenville, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
- Take the bus from New Bern to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctrbus
- Fly from Greenville (PGV) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane PGV - GNV
8h 27m$90–416Bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
- Take the bus from New Bern to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus
- Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane ILM - GNV
8h 19m$101–419Bus
- Take the bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilsonbus
- Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
19h 3m$132–206Bus, train
- Take the bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilsonbus
- Take the train from Wilson to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
19h 17m$165–364
New Bern to Gainesville by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Bern to Gainesville is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 12m.
The fastest way to get from New Bern to Gainesville is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $75 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from New Bern to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Gainesville via Wilson Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, Sumter Bus Stop and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 52m.
The distance between New Bern and Gainesville is 495 miles. The road distance is 560.3 miles.
The best way to get from New Bern to Gainesville without a car is to bus and train via North Charleston which takes 16h 42m and costs $150 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from New Bern to Gainesville, including transfers.
New Bern to Gainesville bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from New Bern to Gainesville is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $75 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus via Sumter, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 18h 52m.
New Bern to Gainesville bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wilson station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bern to Gainesville is 560 miles. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from New Bern to Gainesville.
What companies run services between New Bern, NC, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Gainesville via Wilson, Wilson Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, Sumter Bus Stop, and Jacksonville in around 18h 52m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport to Orlando via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport to Jacksonville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Greenville to Gainesville Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Greenville to Gainesville Regional Airport via Charlotte, Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilson to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilson to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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