There are 4 ways to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Alachua by bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr
best- Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus Miami
3h 58m$86–122Drive 136.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Alachuacar 136.6 mi
2h 17m$25–36Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Orlando-MCO to Alachua136.6 mi
2h 17m$55–70Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to High Springsbus Greyhound US0761S
5h 38m$51–79
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Alachua is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Alachua is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 17m and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Alachua. However, there are services departing from Orlando International Airport and arriving at University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr via Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Orlando Airport (MCO) and Alachua is 140 miles. The road distance is 137.4 miles.
The best way to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Alachua without a car is to bus via University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr which takes 3h 58m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Alachua, including transfers.
Orlando Airport (MCO) to Alachua bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL.
Orlando Airport (MCO) to Alachua bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orlando Airport (MCO) to Alachua is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Alachua.
There are 229+ hotels available in Alachua.
What companies run services between Orlando Airport (MCO), USA and Alachua, FL, USA?
RedCoach operates a bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr 4 times a day. Tickets cost $29–55 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- RedCoach
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to High Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Orlando-MCO to Alachua
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55–70
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Orlando Airport (MCO) and Alachua. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






