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How to get fromPunta Gorda to Gainesvilleby taxi, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Punta Gorda to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus Miami
    4h 50m
    $166–228

  2. Drive 208.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Punta Gorda to Gainesvillecar car 208.5 mi
    4h 6m
    $39–55

  3. Taxi, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Punta Gorda to Ft-Myers-Airport-RSWtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane RSW - GNV
    5h 59m
    $223–635

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus Miami
    8h 13m
    $84–136

  5. Taxi, fly to Orlando, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Punta Gorda to Ft-Myers-Airport-RSWtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane RSW - MCO
    3. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    5h 20m
    $431–800

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

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Punta Gorda, FL, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Punta Gorda to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr via Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop, Tampa, Nebraska Av @ Twiggs St, University Area Transit Center, UATC to Mall/ Library, and University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr in around 8h 13m.

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