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

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There are 9 ways to get from Raleigh to Gainesville by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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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
    6h 36m
    $70–394

  2. 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
    12h 9m
    $81–127

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    14h 1m
    $280–431

  4. Drive  515.8 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Gainesvillecar car 515.8 mi
    8h 41m
    $95–136

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane RDU - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 26m
    $84–452

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane RDU - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    7h 10m
    $98–334

  7. 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
    8h 13m
    $158–524

  8. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane RDU - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    9h 19m
    $114–524

  9. Bus via Camden

    1. Take the bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Camdenbus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    15h 42m
    $111–167

Raleigh to Gainesville by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration12h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 494 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Gainesville, 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 Gainesville via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Jacksonville in around 12h 9m.

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