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How to get fromJekyll Island to Gainesvilleby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Jekyll Island to Gainesville by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Brunswick to JacksonvillebusFlixBus 2432
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to GainesvillebusFlixBus 2431
    3h 54m
    $69–87
  2. Drive 137.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jekyll Island to Gainesvillecar137.2 mi
    2h 35m
    $25–37
  3. Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)planeBQK - GNV
    6h 54m
    $115–405
  4. Fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Jacksonville (JAX)planeBQK - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
    8h 18m
    $150–548

Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Jekyll Island, GA, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Jekyll Island to Gainesville via Brunswick and Jacksonville in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 3 times a day.

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