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

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Tucson is to bus and train via Tallahassee which costs $230 - $600 and takes 2 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Tucson is to fly which takes 8h 50m and costs $270 - $1,300.

How far is it from Gainesville to Tucson?

The distance between Gainesville and Tucson is 1727 miles. The road distance is 1914.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gainesville to Tucson without a car is to bus which takes 34h 11m and costs $340 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Gainesville to Tucson, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Gainesville to Tucson?

The best way to get from Gainesville to Tucson is to fly which takes 8h 50m and costs $270 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $650 and takes 34h 11m.

What is the time difference between Gainesville and Tucson?

Tucson is 2h behind Gainesville. It is currently 10:25 AM in Gainesville and 8:25 AM in Tucson.

Can I drive from Gainesville to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Tucson is 1915 miles. It takes approximately 30h 1m to drive from Gainesville to Tucson.

Where can I stay near Tucson?

There are 619+ hotels available in Tucson.

Gainesville to Tucson - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 8 ways to get from Gainesville to Tucson by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Tucson
best
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Tucson (TUS)plane GNV - TUS
8h 50m
$272–1,302
Bus, train via Tallahassee
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tallahasseebus
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Houston to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain
2d
$236–577
Bus
1. Take the bus from Circle K - Gainesville, FL to Houstonbus
2. Take the bus from Houston to El Pasobus
3. Take the bus from El Paso to 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucsonbus
34h 11m
$340–644
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Circle K - Gainesville, FL to Houstonbus Miami
2. Take the train from Houston to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
43h 38m
$283–588
Drive 1,903.7 mi
1. Drive from Gainesville to Tucsoncar 1,903.7 mi
30h 1m
$348–502
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Tucson
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane JAX - TUS
11h 11m
$379–1,624
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Phoenix, shuttle
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Phoenix (PHX)plane GNV - PHX
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle
10h 35m
$296–886
Bus to Valdosta, fly to Tucson
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Valdostabus
2. Fly from Valdosta (VLD) to Tucson (TUS)plane VLD - TUS
11h 43m
$298–1,400

Gainesville to Tucson by bus, tram, foot, and train

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2dAverage Duration

$236Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gainesville to Tucson.

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Distance: 1,716.5 mi
Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Tucson (TUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gainesville to Broadway/Country Club via Circle K - Gainesville, FL, Houston, El Paso, 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson, 6th Av/District, and Downtown Ronstadt Center in around 34h 11m.

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