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

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There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Gainesville by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane SFO - GNV
    9h 45m
    $132–514

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco 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 15h
    $523–802

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond 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 21h
    $2,167–3,526

  4. Drive  2,688.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Gainesvillecar car 2,688.5 mi
    44h 31m
    $476–687

  5. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane SJC - GNV
    10h 47m
    $164–666

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SFO - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    10h 27m
    $281–454

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane SFO - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    12h 22m
    $162–632

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SFO - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    12h 22m
    $182–664

  9. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane SMF - GNV
    13h 49m
    $189–677

San Francisco to Gainesville by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$523Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,373.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 45m

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Gainesville via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 15h.

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