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How to get fromWashington to Gainesvilleby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Gainesville by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane DCA - GNV
    5h 28m
    $132–663

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Jacksonvillebus bus FlixBus N2472
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    16h 14m
    $121–200

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    17h 23m
    $258–508

  4. Drive 768.5 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Gainesvillecar car 768.5 mi
    12h 54m
    $141–203

  5. Fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane DCA - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    6h 7m
    $142–708

  6. Fly to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane DCA - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    5h 59m
    $441–1,142

Washington to Gainesville by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration16h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 707.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Gainesville via Jacksonville in around 16h 14m.

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