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How to get fromSanford Station (Amtrak) to Gainesvilleby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sanford Station (Amtrak) to Gainesville by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Orlando

    best
    1. Take the train from Sanford to LYNX Centraltrain train SunRail
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2415 / ...
    4h 16m
    $21–34

  2. Drive 106 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sanford Station (Amtrak) to Gainesvillecar car 106 mi
    2h 17m
    $20–28

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sanford to Sand Lake Roadtrain train SunRail
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus Miami
    4h 34m
    $34–61

Sanford Station (Amtrak) to Gainesville by train and bus

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Sanford Station (Amtrak), FL, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sanford Station (Amtrak) to Gainesville. However, you can take the train to LYNX Central, walk to N Garland Ave & W Amelia St, take the line 25 bus to N John Young Pkwy & Business Center Blvd, walk to Orlando Bus Station, then take the bus to Gainesville. Alternatively, you can drive from Sanford Station (Amtrak) to Gainesville in around 2h 17m.

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