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How to get fromWilmington to Gainesvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Wilmington to Gainesville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane ILM - GNV
    5h 17m
    $76–369

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    14h 42m
    $88–165

  3. Drive 468.9 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmington to Gainesvillecar car 468.9 mi
    9h 3m
    $86–124

  4. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane ILM - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    5h 37m
    $145–679

  5. Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Wilmington to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane OAJ - GNV
    7h 3m
    $199–528

  6. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane ILM - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 32m
    $90–418

  7. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane ILM - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    6h 36m
    $121–854

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    15h 19m
    $112–243

Wilmington to Gainesville by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration14h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 419 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Wilmington, NC, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St EB at 6th St to Gainesville via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Fayetteville Bus Station, and Jacksonville in around 14h 42m.

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