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How to get fromSanta Ana to Gainesvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Ana to Gainesville by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane SNA - GNV
    8h 26m
    $170–635

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane LAX - GNV
    10h 32m
    $138–524

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    2d 5h
    $404–611

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Houstontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ocalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ocala, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    2d 9h
    $1,059–1,677

  5. Drive  2,345.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Gainesvillecar car 2,345.7 mi
    38h 3m
    $429–619

  6. Train, bus via Tallahassee

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    2d 10h
    $1,077–1,678

  7. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station 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 11h
    $2,068–3,328

Santa Ana to Gainesville by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration3d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,068Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,112.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr via El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, C.K. Steele Plaza Gate 21, Varsity at Saint Agustine, and Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field in around 2d 5h.

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