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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Gainesville by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SAN - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 5m
    $222–434

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union 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 7h
    $368–712

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Yuma County Area Transitbus bus
    2. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gainesville Stationtrain train
    2d 15h
    $698–1,637

  4. Drive 2,191.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Gainesvillecar car 2,191.7 mi
    34h 10m
    $400–578

San Diego to Gainesville by tram, bus, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$698Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,952.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Gainesville, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Diego to Gainesville via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Gainesville in around 2d 7h.

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