There are 4 ways to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Gainesville by bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus Miami
3h 33m$31–57Bus via Florida Mall (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Orlando to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2415 / ...
4h 38m$19–31Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Orlando-MCO to Gainesville121.5 mi
2h 5m$55–70Drive 121.5 mi
- Drive from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Gainesvillecar 121.5 mi
2h 5m$23–32
Orlando Airport (MCO) to Gainesville by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Gainesville is to bus via Florida Mall which costs $19 - $35 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Gainesville is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 5m and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Gainesville. 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 33m.
The distance between Orlando Airport (MCO) and Gainesville is 124 miles. The road distance is 122.2 miles.
The best way to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Gainesville, including transfers.
Orlando Airport (MCO) to Gainesville bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL.
Orlando Airport (MCO) to Gainesville bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orlando Airport (MCO) to Gainesville is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Gainesville.
There are 224+ hotels available in Gainesville.
What companies run services between Orlando Airport (MCO), USA and Gainesville, 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Orlando-MCO to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- 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 Gainesville. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.