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How to get fromTexas to Gainesvilleby bus, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Texas to Gainesville by bus, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, tram, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Austinbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Station to Leander Stationtram tram 550
    3. Drive from Leander Station to Gainesvillecar car
    6h 16m
    $39–62

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Austinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 500 Guadalupe/5Th to Leander Station Bay Dbus bus 985
    3. Drive from Leander Station Bay D to Gainesvillecar car
    7h 36m
    $37–69

  3. Drive 225.5 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Gainesvillecar car 225.5 mi
    4h 5m
    $42–60

  4. Bus, tram, drive via Smith St @ Preston St

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Austinbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Station to Leander Stationtram tram 550
    3. Drive from Leander Station to Gainesvillecar car
    7h 21m
    $40–64

  5. Bus, taxi (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Austinbus bus FlixBus 2270 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from 5887 Thunderbird/Dawn to Gainesvilletaxi taxi
    8h 41m
    $182–245

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 240.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Texas, USA and Gainesville, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Texas to Gainesville. However, you can take the bus to Downtown Austin, walk to Downtown Station, take the vehicle to Leander Station, then drive to Gainesville. Alternatively, you can drive from Houston to Gainesville in around 4h 5m.

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