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How to get fromOrlando to Gainesvilleby plane, tram, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Orlando to Gainesville by plane, tram, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Orlando to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram, train

    best
    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane MCO - DFW
    2. Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtram tram
    3. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    7h 46m
    $194–699

  2. Fly Orlando to Dallas, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane MCO - DAL
    2. Take the train from Victory Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    7h 55m
    $111–466

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to WinStar World Casinobus bus
    28h 59m
    $231–417

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Orlando to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Worthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    2d 17h
    $861–1,861

  5. Drive 1,149.4 mi

    1. Drive from Orlando to Gainesvillecar car 1,149.4 mi
    18h 49m
    $210–303

  6. Fly Orlando to Will Rogers World Airport, train

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane plane MCO - OKC
    2. Take the train from Oklahoma City to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    7h 57m
    $190–732

  7. Bus to Tampa, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram, train

    1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane TPA - DFW
    3. Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtram tram
    4. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    9h 57m
    $177–544

  8. Bus to Tampa, fly to Dallas, train

    1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane TPA - DAL
    3. Take the train from Victory Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    10h 6m
    $134–541

  9. Bus to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram, train

    1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane GNV - DFW
    3. Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtram tram
    4. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    10h 42m
    $136–556

Orlando to Gainesville by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$861Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,091.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Orlando, FL, USA and Gainesville, Cooke County, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from Orlando Bus Station to Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, and WinStar World Casino in around 28h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Orlando to Gainesville Amtrak via Chicago Union Station and Fort Worth in around 2d 17h.

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