What is the cheapest way to get from Virginia to Gainesville?

The cheapest way to get from Virginia to Gainesville is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Virginia to Gainesville?

The fastest way to get from Virginia to Gainesville is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Virginia and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Virginia to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Dr via Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Virginia and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct train from Virginia station to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at 1 via Norfolk and 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Virginia to Gainesville?

The distance between Virginia and Gainesville is 248 miles. The road distance is 198.5 miles.

How do I travel from Virginia to Gainesville without a car?

The best way to get from Virginia to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $40 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Virginia to Gainesville?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Virginia to Gainesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Virginia to Gainesville bus from?

Virginia to Gainesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.

Where do I catch the Virginia to Gainesville train from?

Virginia to Gainesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.

Train or bus from Virginia to Gainesville?

The best way to get from Virginia to Gainesville is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Virginia to Gainesville bus arrive?

Virginia to Gainesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.

Where does the Virginia to Gainesville train arrive?

Virginia to Gainesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.

Can I drive from Virginia to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to Gainesville is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Virginia to Gainesville.

Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 66+ hotels available in Gainesville.

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There are 4 ways to get from Virginia to Gainesville by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
2. Take the bus from Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus 622
6h 15m
$44–64
Drive 197.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Gainesvillecar 197.3 mi
3h 41m
$36–52
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
8h 2m
$102–191
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Allison St Eastbound Station to Government Center Eastbound Stationbus
2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
5h 37m
$66–359

Virginia to Gainesville by bus

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Distance: 246.8 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Dr via Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 1m.

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