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

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There are 8 ways to get from Norfolk to Gainesville by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane ORF - GNV
    5h 54m
    $97–432

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    16h 48m
    $182–428

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    19h 4m
    $116–180

  4. Drive  662.8 mi

    1. Drive from Norfolk to Gainesvillecar car 662.8 mi
    11h 39m
    $121–175

  5. Fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane ORF - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    6h 15m
    $156–539

  6. Fly to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane ORF - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    5h 56m
    $146–442

  7. Fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane ORF - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    8h 10m
    $195–537

  8. Bus via Sumter

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    21h 7m
    $116–198

Norfolk to Gainesville by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration16h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 623.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Gainesville via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond, and Jacksonville in around 19h 4m.

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