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How to get fromRaleigh to Alachuaby plane, train, car, bus (Flixbus), bus, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Alachua by plane, train, car, bus (Flixbus), bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane RDU - GNV
    5h 40m
    $138–478

  2. Drive 517.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Alachuacar car 517.5 mi
    8h 53m
    $95–137

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Floridian
    2. Drive from Jacksonville to Alachuacar car
    12h 12m
    $174–337

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus FlixBus N2472
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    13h 38m
    $123–196

  5. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane RDU - JAX
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Gainesville to Alachuataxi taxi
    7h 40m
    $174–738

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane CLT - GNV
    7h 27m
    $198–613

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 503.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Alachua, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Alachua via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station, and Santa Fe in around 13h 38m.

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