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

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There are 10 ways to get from Oakland to Gainesville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane SFO - GNV
    10h 3m
    $133–565

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    2d 16h
    $462–753

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    2d 21h
    $1,314–2,037

  4. Drive  2,677.6 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Gainesvillecar car 2,677.6 mi
    44h 18m
    $489–706

  5. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane SJC - GNV
    11h 6m
    $152–614

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SFO - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    10h 54m
    $242–455

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane SMF - GNV
    13h 9m
    $193–682

  8. Fly Oakland International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane OAK - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    12h 15m
    $186–775

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SFO - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    12h 36m
    $241–400

  10. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    3d 19h
    $2,190–3,458

Oakland to Gainesville by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$462Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,383.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 3m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Gainesville via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 16h.

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