What is the cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Gainesville?

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Gainesville is to fly and bus which costs $210 - $550 and takes 10h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento to Gainesville?

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Gainesville is to fly which takes 9h 23m and costs $160 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Gainesville via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

How far is it from Sacramento to Gainesville?

The distance between Sacramento and Gainesville is 2344 miles. The road distance is 2698.1 miles.

How do I travel from Sacramento to Gainesville without a car?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs $460 - $900.

How long does it take to get from Sacramento to Gainesville?

It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Sacramento to Gainesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Gainesville bus from?

Sacramento to Gainesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Sacramento to Gainesville?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Gainesville is to fly which takes 9h 23m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $460 - $900 and takes 2 days 14h.

Where does the Sacramento to Gainesville bus arrive?

Sacramento to Gainesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Sacramento and Gainesville?

Gainesville is 3h ahead of Sacramento. It is currently 1:01 PM in Sacramento and 4:01 PM in Gainesville.

Can I drive from Sacramento to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Gainesville is 2698 miles. It takes approximately 44h 30m to drive from Sacramento to Gainesville.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sacramento to Gainesville?

Book your Sacramento to Gainesville bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 275+ hotels available in Gainesville.

Sacramento to Gainesville - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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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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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 SMF - GNV
9h 23m
$164–655
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
2d 14h
$463–901
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
3d 17h
$1,040–2,333
Drive 2,682.4 mi
1. Drive from Sacramento to Gainesvillecar 2,682.4 mi
44h 30m
$490–708
Fly Sacramento International Airport to Orlando, bus
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Orlando (MCO)plane SMF - MCO
2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus
10h 7m
$214–505
Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane SFO - GNV
11h 52m
$175–663
Fly Sacramento International Airport to Jacksonville, bus
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane SMF - JAX
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
11h 47m
$183–773
Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane SJC - GNV
13h 26m
$200–732

Sacramento to Gainesville by bus

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Distance: 2,330.4 mi
Duration: 9h 23m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Gainesville via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 14h.

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