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How to get fromDeFuniak Springs to Gainesvilleby bus, car, taxi or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from DeFuniak Springs to Gainesville by bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Whataburger - Defuniak Springs to Circle K - Gainesville, FLbusHouston
    4h 12m
    $94–210

  2. Drive 264.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from DeFuniak Springs to Gainesvillecar264.8 mi
    4h 22m
    $49–70

  3. Taxi to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from DeFuniak Springs to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)taxi
    2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)planeVPS - GNV
    6h 45m
    $152–449

  4. Taxi to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from DeFuniak Springs to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)taxi
    2. Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)planeECP - GNV
    5h 46m
    $177–478

  5. Drive to Dothan Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from DeFuniak Springs to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)car
    2. Fly from Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)planeDHN - GNV
    6h 33m
    $69–350

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between DeFuniak Springs, FL, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Whataburger - Defuniak Springs to Circle K - Gainesville, FL once daily. Tickets cost $60–170 and the journey takes 4h.

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