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

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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane RDU - GNV
    7h 14m
    $57–335

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus Greyhound US0644S
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    14h 29m
    $77–194

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cary to Jacksonvilletrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    15h 3m
    $145–330

  4. Drive 520.1 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Gainesvillecar car 520.1 mi
    9h 29m
    $95–138

  5. Line 700 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Take the bus from Pettigrew St at Parking Deck to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane RDU - JAX
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 51m
    $200–572

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane RDU - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando RedCoach Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 13m
    $87–385

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane CLT - GNV
    7h 53m
    $100–427

  8. Bus via Orlando (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2472
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus N2415 / ...
    17h 5m
    $96–168

Durham to Gainesville by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration14h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to Gainesville via Raleigh Bus Station and Jacksonville in around 14h 29m.

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