What is the cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Mobile?

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Mobile is to bus via Tallahassee which costs $70 - $130 and takes 11h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gainesville to Mobile?

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Mobile is to drive which takes 6h 17m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Gainesville and Mobile?

No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Mobile. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Govt EB Mid Block Past Joachim St via Tallahassee and Govt EB at Greyhound Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

How far is it from Gainesville to Mobile?

The distance between Gainesville and Mobile is 408 miles. The road distance is 390.6 miles.

How do I travel from Gainesville to Mobile without a car?

The best way to get from Gainesville to Mobile without a car is to bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $150 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Gainesville to Mobile?

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Gainesville to Mobile, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gainesville to Mobile bus from?

Gainesville to Mobile bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Gainesville station.

Bus or fly from Gainesville to Mobile?

The best way to get from Gainesville to Mobile is to bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $150 - $290. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $370 and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Gainesville to Mobile bus arrive?

Gainesville to Mobile bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.

What is the time difference between Gainesville and Mobile?

Mobile is 1h behind Gainesville. It is currently 12:59 PM in Gainesville and 11:59 AM in Mobile.

Can I drive from Gainesville to Mobile?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Mobile is 391 miles. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Gainesville to Mobile.

Where can I stay near Mobile?

There are 190+ hotels available in Mobile.

Gainesville to Mobile - 8 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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

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best
1. Take the bus from Circle K - Gainesville, FL to Love's Travel Stop - LoxleyMiami
6h 17m
$150–284
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Mobile Regional Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)GNV - MOB
8h 27m
$64–368
Drive 388.3 mi
1. Drive from Gainesville to Mobile388.3 mi
6h 17m
$71–103
Bus via Tallahassee
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to TallahasseeFlixBus 2410
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus StationGreyhound US0799 / ...
11h 16m
$71–129
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)GNV - GPT
2. Take the bus from Gulfport to Mobile
7h 56m
$144–532
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Pensacola International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)GNV - PNS
2. Take the bus from Pensacola Airport to Mobile Bus Station
8h 46m
$102–500
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Mobile Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonville
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)JAX - MOB
10h 40m
$100–501
Bus to Orlando, fly to Pensacola International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlando RedCoach Station
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)MCO - PNS
3. Take the bus from Pensacola Airport to Mobile Bus Station
8h 57m
$143–440

Gainesville to Mobile by bus

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Distance: 405.8 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Mobile, AL, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Circle K - Gainesville, FL to Love's Travel Stop - Loxley once daily. Tickets cost $75–190 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, Delta and American Airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) every 4 hours.

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