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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Gainesvilleby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Gainesville by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane ORF - GNV
    7h 1m
    $97–432

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    17h 29m
    $116–180

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    18h 48m
    $186–433

  4. Drive  680.5 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Gainesvillecar car 680.5 mi
    12h 1m
    $125–180

  5. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane ORF - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 53m
    $156–539

  6. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane ORF - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    7h 34m
    $146–442

  7. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane RIC - GNV
    9h 18m
    $103–506

  8. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane ORF - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    8h 28m
    $186–521

  9. Bus via Sumter

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    22h
    $116–198

Virginia Beach to Gainesville by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration17h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 635.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Gainesville via Richmond and Jacksonville in around 17h 29m.

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