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

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There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to Gainesville by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane ORF - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    4h 47m
    $192–395

  2. Drive 509.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Norfolk to Gainesvillecar car 509.6 mi
    9h 45m
    $93–135

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Gainesville Stationtrain train
    14h 38m
    $202–425

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus Greyhound US0654s
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Gainesvillebus bus Greyhound US0670
    15h 53m
    $97–185

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Gainesville Stationtrain train Crescent
    16h 16m
    $137–282

Norfolk to Gainesville by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration14h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 587.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Norfolk to Gainesville Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Charlotte Amtrak Station in around 14h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Gainesville via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Winston Salem(Trans Center), and Gainesville in around 15h 53m.

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