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

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There are 7 ways to get from State College to Gainesville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Penn State University Park Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane SCE - GNV
    7h 28m
    $84–426

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    23h 9m
    $132–230

  3. Bus, train via Philadelphia

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    26h 5m
    $279–652

  4. Drive  909.3 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Gainesvillecar car 909.3 mi
    17h 31m
    $166–240

  5. Fly Penn State University Park Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane SCE - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    9h 51m
    $97–473

  6. Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane MDT - GNV
    9h 30m
    $95–447

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    34h 15m
    $328–760

State College to Gainesville by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration23h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 823.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Gainesville via Harrisburg Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Jacksonville in around 23h 9m.

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