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How to get fromPalatka to Gainesvilleby taxi, plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palatka to Gainesville by taxi, plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Taxi to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Palatka to Gainesville-Airport-GNVtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane GNV - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    5h 9m
    $258–723

  2. Drive 409.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palatka to Gainesvillecar car 409.1 mi
    7h 8m
    $75–108

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palatka Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    12h 24m
    $92–180

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Palatka Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Gainesville Stationtrain train
    21h 9m
    $286–603

  5. Train, line 4 bus to Jacksonville, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Palatka Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Amtrak Station to JRTC Bay Hbus bus
    3. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane JAX - ATL
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    8h 52m
    $247–739

Palatka to Gainesville by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration21h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Palatka Station to Gainesville Station via Cary and Charlotte Amtrak Station in around 21h 9m.

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