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How to get fromCharlottesville to Gainesvilleby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly Charlottesville to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane CHO - GNV
    5h 43m
    $105–411

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    17h 28m
    $244–473

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    18h 19m
    $131–219

  4. Drive 684.2 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Gainesvillecar car 684.2 mi
    12h 21m
    $125–181

  5. Taxi to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Charlottesville to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane SHD - GNV
    6h 24m
    $212–544

  6. Fly Charlottesville to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane CHO - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    8h 3m
    $114–450

Charlottesville to Gainesville by bus and train

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Duration17h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 640.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Gainesville via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Amtrak Station, Richmond, and Jacksonville in around 18h 19m.

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