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

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There are 9 ways to get from Newark to Gainesville by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane EWR - GNV
    7h 18m
    $95–488

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Jacksonvillebus bus FlixBus N2473
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    20h 14m
    $159–235

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Silver Meteor
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    21h 54m
    $542–834

  4. Drive  985.8 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Gainesvillecar car 985.8 mi
    16h 58m
    $180–260

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane EWR - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    8h 1m
    $114–575

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane EWR - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    7h 58m
    $184–898

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane JFK - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    8h 39m
    $108–480

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane LGA - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    9h 25m
    $152–748

  9. Fly Laguardia Airport to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane LGA - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    9h 11m
    $182–541

Newark to Gainesville by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration20h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 900.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Gainesville via Jacksonville in around 20h 14m.

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