What is the cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Gainesville?

The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Gainesville is to bus which costs $130 - $230 and takes 16h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Louis to Gainesville?

The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Gainesville is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $85 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between St. Louis and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

How far is it from St. Louis to Gainesville?

The distance between St. Louis and Gainesville is 803 miles. The road distance is 885.2 miles.

How do I travel from St. Louis to Gainesville without a car?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 16h 20m and costs $130 - $230.

How long does it take to get from St. Louis to Gainesville?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from St. Louis to Gainesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Louis to Gainesville bus from?

St. Louis to Gainesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.

Bus or fly from St. Louis to Gainesville?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Gainesville is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $85 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 16h 20m.

Where does the St. Louis to Gainesville bus arrive?

St. Louis to Gainesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between St. Louis and Gainesville?

Gainesville is 1h ahead of St. Louis. It is currently 6:27 PM in St. Louis and 7:27 PM in Gainesville.

Can I drive from St. Louis to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Gainesville is 885 miles. It takes approximately 14h 36m to drive from St. Louis to Gainesville.

How do I get a bus ticket from St. Louis to Gainesville?

Book your St. Louis to Gainesville bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 271+ hotels available in Gainesville.

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Gainesville by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
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1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane STL - GNV
6h 46m
$90–474
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus FlixBus N2401 / ...
16h 20m
$137–226
Drive 880 mi
1. Drive from St. Louis to Gainesvillecar 880 mi
14h 36m
$161–232
Fly to Jacksonville, bus
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane STL - JAX
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
7h 33m
$114–572
Fly to Orlando, bus
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Orlando (MCO)plane STL - MCO
2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus
7h 30m
$214–364

St. Louis to Gainesville by bus

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Distance: 798.3 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station in around 16h 20m.

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How to get fromSt. Louis to Gainesvilleby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Gainesville by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

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Drive 880 mi

Fly to Jacksonville, bus

Fly to Orlando, bus