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

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

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane SMF - GNV
    9h 38m
    $144–655

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    2d 17h
    $387–618

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    3d 17h
    $958–2,238

  4. Drive  2,681.9 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Gainesvillecar car 2,681.9 mi
    44h 31m
    $490–707

  5. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SMF - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    9h 59m
    $213–485

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane SMF - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    11h 47m
    $183–772

  7. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane SFO - GNV
    12h 19m
    $153–612

  8. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane SJC - GNV
    12h 21m
    $177–730

Sacramento to Gainesville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$387Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,330.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento to Gainesville via Phoenix Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 17h.

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