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

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There are 8 ways to get from Roanoke to Gainesville by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane ROA - GNV
    6h 21m
    $66–376

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    18h 28m
    $135–231

  3. Train, bus via Cary

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain train
    4. Take the train from Cary to Jacksonvilletrain train
    5. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    21h 29m
    $401–634

  4. Drive  606.8 mi

    1. Drive from Roanoke to Gainesvillecar car 606.8 mi
    11h 5m
    $108–155

  5. Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane ROA - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    9h 6m
    $86–434

  6. Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane LYH - GNV
    9h 13m
    $98–418

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    18h 48m
    $130–224

  8. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    22h 49m
    $542–853

Roanoke to Gainesville by train and bus

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Duration18h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 558.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Gainesville via Lynchburg Transit Center, Charlotte Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 18h 48m.

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