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

The cheapest way to get from Orlando to Gainesville is to bus which costs $150 - $240 and takes 19h 45m.

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 39m and costs $310 - $1,200.

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 Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Dr via Washington Union Station and Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Orlando and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct train from Orlando to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Orlando and arriving at 1 via 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 19m.

How far is it from Orlando to Gainesville?

The distance between Orlando and Gainesville is 818 miles. The road distance is 838 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 train which takes 19h 19m and costs $310 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m 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, bus or fly from Orlando to Gainesville?

The best way to get from Orlando to Gainesville is to train which takes 19h 19m and costs $310 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 19h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $500 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Orlando to Gainesville bus arrive?

Orlando to Gainesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Orlando to Gainesville train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Orlando to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Orlando to Gainesville is 838 miles. It takes approximately 14h 6m to drive from Orlando to Gainesville.

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

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Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 66+ hotels available in Gainesville.

Orlando to Gainesville - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Orlando to Gainesville by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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Fly Orlando to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MCO - DCA
2. Take the bus from Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus
5h 39m
$315–1,116
Bus to Tampa, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane TPA - DCA
3. Take the bus from Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus
8h 2m
$148–1,041
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Orlando to Alexandriatrain Silver Meteor / ...
19h 19m
$317–633
Bus
1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2472 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus 622
19h 45m
$151–240
Drive 833.1 mi
1. Drive from Orlando to Gainesvillecar 833.1 mi
14h 6m
$152–220
Fly Orlando to Washington Dulles International Airport
1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MCO - IAD
6h 1m
$158–501
Fly Orlando to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MCO - BWI
2. Take the bus from N Fairfax Dr @ N Taylor St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus
6h 55m
$158–729

Orlando to Gainesville by bus

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Distance: 813.1 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Orlando to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $280–600 and the journey takes 17h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orlando Bus Station to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Dr via Washington Union Station and Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St in around 19h 45m.

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