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

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

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  1. Fly Bradley International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane BDL - GNV
    8h 31m
    $107–513

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    26h 34m
    $172–278

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    27h 2m
    $285–699

  4. Drive  1,129.9 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Gainesvillecar car 1,129.9 mi
    19h 48m
    $207–298

  5. Fly Bradley International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane BDL - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    8h 50m
    $116–580

  6. Fly Bradley International Airport to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane BDL - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    8h 22m
    $166–463

  7. Fly Bradley International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane BDL - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    10h 26m
    $215–528

  8. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane BOS - JAX
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    11h 16m
    $154–685

  9. Bus via Atlanta (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stopbus bus
    32h 38m
    $214–352

Springfield to Gainesville by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration26h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,026.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Springfield, MA, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield Union Station to Gainesville via New York Midtown, New York City Chinatown, and Jacksonville in around 26h 34m.

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