There are 2 ways to get from The Villages to Gainesville by taxi, bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from The Villages to Gainesville is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from The Villages to Gainesville is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $10 - $16.
The distance between The Villages and Gainesville is 64 miles. The road distance is 59.7 miles.
The best way to get from The Villages to Gainesville without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 1h 43m and costs $70 - $90.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from The Villages to Gainesville, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between The Villages to Gainesville is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from The Villages to Gainesville.
There are 271+ hotels available in Gainesville.
What companies run services between The Villages, FL, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?
There is no direct connection from The Villages to Gainesville. However, you can take the taxi to Ocala, FL then take the bus to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr. Alternatively, you can drive from The Villages to Gainesville in around 1h 12m.
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Ocala, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- RedCoach
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