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How to get fromSouth Bend to Gainesvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to Gainesville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane SBN - GNV
    6h 4m
    $96–449

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend to Garybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    22h 45m
    $164–271

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    36h 46m
    $822–1,263

  4. Drive  953.2 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Gainesvillecar car 953.2 mi
    17h 42m
    $174–252

  5. Fly to Orlando Sanford, drive

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane plane SBN - SFB
    2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Gainesvillecar car
    4h 54m
    $119–487

  6. Fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane SBN - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    8h 24m
    $120–536

South Bend to Gainesville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 871.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend to Gainesville via Gary, Gary Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 22h 45m.

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