What is the cheapest way to get from Orlando to Gainesville?

The cheapest way to get from Orlando to Gainesville is to bus via Gainesville which costs $85 - $170 and takes 13h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orlando to Gainesville?

The fastest way to get from Orlando to Gainesville is to fly and bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $180 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Orlando and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Orlando station to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Orlando Bus Station and arriving at Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Orlando and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct train from Orlando to Gainesville station. However, there are services departing from Orlando and arriving at Gainesville Station via Cary and Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 2m.

How far is it from Orlando to Gainesville?

The distance between Orlando and Gainesville is 489 miles. The road distance is 486.5 miles.

How do I travel from Orlando to Gainesville without a car?

The best way to get from Orlando to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 9h 43m and costs $80 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Orlando to Gainesville?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Orlando to Gainesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orlando to Gainesville bus from?

Orlando to Gainesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Orlando Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Orlando to Gainesville train from?

Orlando to Gainesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Orlando station.

Train or bus from Orlando to Gainesville?

The best way to get from Orlando to Gainesville is to bus which takes 9h 43m and costs $80 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $310 - $700 and takes 23h 2m.

Where does the Orlando to Gainesville bus arrive?

Orlando to Gainesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

Where does the Orlando to Gainesville train arrive?

Orlando to Gainesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.

Can I drive from Orlando to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Orlando to Gainesville is 487 miles. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Orlando to Gainesville.

How do I get a train ticket from Orlando to Gainesville?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Orlando to Gainesville?

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Where can I stay near Gainesville?

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Orlando to Gainesville - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Orlando to Gainesville by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Orlando to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane MCO - ATL
2. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus
5h 41m
$189–947
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2401 / ...
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus Greyhound US0670
9h 43m
$84–153
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Orlando to Carytrain
2. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Gainesville Stationtrain
23h 2m
$317–665
Drive 483.7 mi
1. Drive from Orlando to Gainesvillecar 483.7 mi
8h
$89–128
Fly Orlando Sanford to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive
1. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane SFB - TYS
2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gainesvillecar
5h 47m
$198–768
Fly Orlando to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive
1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane MCO - TYS
2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gainesvillecar
6h 30m
$129–647
Bus to Tampa, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane TPA - ATL
3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus
7h 56m
$252–772
Bus via Gainesville (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
13h 28m
$85–162

Orlando to Gainesville by train (Amtrak)

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23h 2mAverage Duration

$317Cheapest Price

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Distance: 485.7 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Orlando, FL, USA and Gainesville, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Orlando Bus Station to Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station and Gainesville in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Orlando to Gainesville Station via Cary and Charlotte Amtrak Station in around 23h 2m.

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