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

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

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SFO - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    8h 56m
    $297–567

  2. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SJC - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    10h 8m
    $259–1,009

  3. 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 12h
    $413–784

  4. BART, bus, train

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Tucsonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gainesville Stationtrain train
    3d 1h
    $751–1,556

  5. Drive 2,485.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Gainesvillecar car 2,485.8 mi
    40h 54m
    $454–656

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane OAK - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    10h 57m
    $263–1,053

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane OAK - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gainesvillecar car
    11h 30m
    $343–1,353

  8. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SMF - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    12h 29m
    $288–1,110

  9. Caltrain, train

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gainesville Stationtrain train
    3d 2h
    $910–1,972

San Francisco to Gainesville by subway, bus, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration3d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$751Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,212.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

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

You can take a bus from San Francisco to Gainesville via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Gainesville in around 2d 12h. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Gainesville Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 3d 2h.

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