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How to get fromPort Charlotte to Gainesvilleby taxi, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Port Charlotte to Gainesville by taxi, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Port Charlotte to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus bus
    3. Take the bus from University of South Florida to Gainesvillebus bus
    4h 58m
    $144–194

  2. Drive 216 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Charlotte to Gainesvillecar car 216 mi
    3h 41m
    $40–57

  3. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Port Charlotte to Ft-Myers-Airport-RSWtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane RSW - GNV
    6h 6m
    $236–650

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus N2467
    6h 45m
    $70–101

Ft. Myers (RSW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Port Charlotte, FL, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Port Charlotte to Gainesville via Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop, Tampa, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Marion Transit Center, and Tampa Bus Station in around 6h 45m.

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