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

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

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane SNA - GNV
    7h 40m
    $145–619

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane LAX - GNV
    10h 25m
    $131–527

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Huntington Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Houstonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston to Circle K - Gainesville, FLbus bus
    47h 3m
    $414–776

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Houston to Circle K - Gainesville, FLbus bus
    2d 5h
    $340–868

  5. Drive 2,347.8 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Gainesvillecar car 2,347.8 mi
    38h 3m
    $429–619

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    2d 12h
    $229–514

  7. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    3d 11h
    $402–1,133

Irvine to Gainesville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$229Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Gainesville via Santa Ana Bus Stop, 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park, El Paso, Houston, and Circle K - Gainesville, FL in around 47h 3m.

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