What is the cheapest way to get from Key West to Gainesville?

The cheapest way to get from Key West to Gainesville is to bus and train which costs $65 - $170 and takes 13h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Key West to Gainesville?

The fastest way to get from Key West to Gainesville is to fly and bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $120 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Key West and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Key West to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from N Roosevelt & 3rd Street and arriving at Gainesville via Big Pine Key and Miami Airport Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.

How far is it from Key West to Gainesville?

The distance between Key West and Gainesville is 368 miles. The road distance is 477.4 miles.

How do I travel from Key West to Gainesville without a car?

The best way to get from Key West to Gainesville without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 12h 42m and costs $180 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Key West to Gainesville?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Key West to Gainesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Key West to Gainesville bus from?

Key West to Gainesville bus services, operated by Key West Transit, depart from N Roosevelt & 3rd Street station.

Bus or fly from Key West to Gainesville?

The best way to get from Key West to Gainesville is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $70 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $180 and takes 13h 26m.

Where does the Key West to Gainesville bus arrive?

Key West to Gainesville bus services, operated by Key West Transit, arrive at Big Pine Key - Auto Store / NAPA MM30 station.

Can I drive from Key West to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Key West to Gainesville is 477 miles. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from Key West to Gainesville.

Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 213+ hotels available in Gainesville.

Key West to Gainesville - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Key West to Gainesville by plane, shuttle, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or ferry

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

Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)EYW - GNV
5h 40m
$74–386
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from N Roosevelt & 3rd Street to Big Pine Key - Auto Store / NAPA MM30Lks
2. Take the bus from Big Pine Key to Miami Airport Station
3. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to West Palm Beach Station
4. Take the bus from West Palm Beach, FL to Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand
13h 50m
$65–165
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Key West, FL to Miami, FL - International AirportTo the Airports
2. Take the bus from Miami Airport to Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale LemerandMiami-Tallahassee / ...
12h 42m
$182–314
Drive 474.7 mi
1. Drive from Key West to Gainesville474.7 mi
9h 16m
$87–126
Fly to Orlando, bus
1. Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Orlando (MCO)EYW - MCO
2. Take the bus from Orlando RedCoach Station to Gainesville
4h 35m
$128–426
Fly to Jacksonville, bus
1. Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Jacksonville (JAX)EYW - JAX
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
7h 41m
$470–991
Bus
1. Take the bus from N Roosevelt & 3rd Street to Big Pine Key - Auto Store / NAPA MM30Lks
2. Take the bus from Big Pine Key to Miami Airport Station
3. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Gainesville
13h 26m
$77–179
Bus, train via Meadow Woods
1. Take the bus from N Roosevelt & 4th Street to Big Pine Key - Auto Store / NAPA MM30Lks
2. Take the bus from Big Pine Key to Miami Airport Station
3. Take the train from Miami to Orlando
4. Take the bus from Orlando RedCoach Station to Gainesville
13h 41m
$81–383
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Key West, FL to Fort Myers Beach, FL
2. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Orlando Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Gainesville
16h 25m
$195–244

Key West to Gainesville by bus and shuttle

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12h 42mAverage Duration

$182Cheapest Price

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Distance: 365.5 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Key West, FL, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from N Roosevelt & 3rd Street to Gainesville via Big Pine Key - Auto Store / NAPA MM30, Big Pine Key, and Miami Airport Station in around 13h 26m.

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