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

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Gainesville by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane PWM - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    5h 32m
    $175–763

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Gainesville Stationtrain train
    25h 4m
    $321–1,343

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    28h 44m
    $209–367

  4. Drive 1,110.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Gainesvillecar car 1,110.1 mi
    20h 25m
    $203–293

  5. Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane PWM - GSP
    2. Take the bus from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    8h
    $250–976

  6. Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane PWM - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gainesvillecar car
    7h 50m
    $240–1,089

Portland to Gainesville by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$321Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,091.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Gainesville, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland, ME to Gainesville via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, New York Midtown, Atlanta Bus Station, and Gainesville in around 28h 44m.

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