There are 7 ways to get from Staten Island to Gainesville by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane EWR - GNV
6h 35m$174–569Bus via Camden
cheapest- Take the bus from New York, NY to Camdenbus Nyc
- Take the bus from Camden to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
26h 58m$156–246Bus
- Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to Water St/Wall Stbus
- Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
23h 39m$163–253Train, bus
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Jacksonvilletrain Silver Meteor
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2431
24h 23m$248–580Drive 980.7 mi
- Drive from Staten Island to Gainesvillecar 980.7 mi
16h 55m$179–259Fly to Jacksonville, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane EWR - JAX
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
7h 2m$188–666Fly to Orlando, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Orlando (MCO)plane EWR - MCO
- Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus
6h 58m$253–1,039
Staten Island to Gainesville by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Staten Island to Gainesville is to bus which costs $160 - $260 and takes 23h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Staten Island to Gainesville is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $170 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Staten Island to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av and arriving at Gainesville via Water St/Wall St, New York City Chinatown and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 39m.
The distance between Staten Island and Gainesville is 912 miles. The road distance is 986.4 miles.
The best way to get from Staten Island to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 23h 39m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Staten Island to Gainesville, including transfers.
Staten Island to Gainesville bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av station.
The best way to get from Staten Island to Gainesville is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $170 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 23h 39m.
Staten Island to Gainesville bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Water St/Wall St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Staten Island to Gainesville is 986 miles. It takes approximately 16h 55m to drive from Staten Island to Gainesville.
What companies run services between Staten Island, NY, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to Gainesville via Water St/Wall St, Pike St/Division St, New York City Chinatown, and Jacksonville in around 23h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Jacksonville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to Water St/Wall St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
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