There are 8 ways to get from Valparaiso Airport (VPS) to Gainesville by plane, car, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, taxi, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport
best- Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane VPS - GNV
5h 44m$67–354Drive 282.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Valparaiso Airport (VPS) to Gainesvillecar 282.1 mi
5h 47m$52–75Drive to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
- Drive from Valparaiso Airport (VPS) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)car
- Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane ECP - GNV
6h 27m$73–378Bus
- Take the bus from Crestview to Tallahasseebus Houston
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2410
6h 50m$127–173Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Valparaiso-VPS to Gainesville282.1 mi
5h 47mTaxi to Pensacola International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
- Take the taxi from Valparaiso Airport (VPS) to Pensacola-Airport-PNStaxi
- Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane PNS - GNV
6h 1m$187–465Fly Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Jacksonville, bus
- Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane VPS - JAX
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
7h 21m$82–411Bus via North Walmart Supercenter
- Take the bus from Crestview to Tallahasseebus Houston
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Gainesville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0761S
9h 3m$128–180
Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valparaiso Airport (VPS) to Gainesville is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Valparaiso Airport (VPS) to Gainesville is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $65 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Valparaiso Airport (VPS) to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Crestview and arriving at Gainesville via N Monroe Street and Silver Slipper Lane and Tallahassee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Valparaiso Airport (VPS) and Gainesville is 270 miles. The road distance is 283.7 miles.
The best way to get from Valparaiso Airport (VPS) to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Valparaiso Airport (VPS) to Gainesville, including transfers.
Valparaiso Airport (VPS) to Gainesville bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Crestview station.
The best way to get from Valparaiso Airport (VPS) to Gainesville is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $65 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 6h 50m.
Valparaiso Airport (VPS) to Gainesville bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Tallahassee station.
Gainesville is 1h ahead of Valparaiso Airport (VPS). It is currently 10:50 PM in Valparaiso Airport (VPS) and 11:50 PM in Gainesville.
What companies run services between Valparaiso Airport (VPS), USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Valparaiso Airport (VPS) to Gainesville via Crestview, Tallahassee, N Monroe Street and Silver Slipper Lane, and Tallahassee in around 6h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Pensacola International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Pensacola International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Pensacola International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Pensacola International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Jacksonville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Jacksonville via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Jacksonville via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Jacksonville via Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Crestview to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Crestview to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tallahassee to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tallahassee to Gainesville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Valparaiso-VPS to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Valparaiso Airport (VPS) to Gainesville is 284 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Valparaiso Airport (VPS) to Gainesville.
There are 222+ hotels available in Gainesville.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Valparaiso Airport (VPS) and Gainesville. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





