There are 4 ways to get from Saint Simons Island to Gainesville by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport, bus
best- Fly from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane BQK - ATL
- Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus
4h 36m$143–574Drive 299.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Simons Island to Gainesvillecar 299.2 mi
6h 34m$55–79Bus
- Take the bus from Brunswick to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2434
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus Greyhound US0670
8h 12m$108–178Drive to Savannah, fly, bus
- Drive from Saint Simons Island to Savannah (SAV)car
- Fly from Savannah (SAV) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane SAV - ATL
- Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus
5h 29m$137–716
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Simons Island to Gainesville is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Simons Island to Gainesville is to fly and bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Simons Island to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Brunswick and arriving at Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Saint Simons Island and Gainesville is 320 miles. The road distance is 300.9 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Simons Island to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 8h 12m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Saint Simons Island to Gainesville, including transfers.
Saint Simons Island to Gainesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Brunswick station.
Saint Simons Island to Gainesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Simons Island to Gainesville is 301 miles. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Saint Simons Island to Gainesville.
There are 82+ hotels available in Gainesville.
What companies run services between Saint Simons Island, GA, USA and Gainesville, GA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Saint Simons Island to Gainesville via Brunswick, Atlanta Bus Station, and Gainesville in around 8h 12m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Savannah to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
Bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Brunswick to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Brunswick to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Greyhound
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