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How to get fromGainesville to Austinby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Gainesville to Austin by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane GNV - AUS
    6h 17m
    $142–704

  2. Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane plane GNV - GRK
    2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar car
    7h
    $108–470

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus
    23h 57m
    $254–399

  4. Drive 1,014.2 mi

    1. Drive from Gainesville to Austincar car 1,014.2 mi
    16h 46m
    $186–268

  5. Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane JAX - AUS
    7h 3m
    $162–772

  6. Bus to Orlando, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MCO - AUS
    6h 35m
    $163–607

  7. Bus to Tampa, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane TPA - AUS
    8h 48m
    $168–764

Gainesville to Austin by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration23h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 933.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gainesville to Austin Doubletree University Area via Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, Magnolia Park Transit Center WB, Theater District Capitol WB, and Hyatt Regency Houston in around 23h 57m.

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