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

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Gainesville is to bus and fly which costs $120 - $430 and takes 10h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Gainesville is to bus and fly and drive which takes 8h 26m and costs $150 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Gainesville via Detroit Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 40m.

How far is it from Lansing to Gainesville?

The distance between Lansing and Gainesville is 973 miles. The road distance is 1048.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lansing to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 26h 40m and costs $180 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Lansing to Gainesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lansing to Gainesville bus from?

Lansing to Gainesville bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.

Where does the Lansing to Gainesville bus arrive?

Lansing to Gainesville bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

Can I drive from Lansing to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Gainesville is 1049 miles. It takes approximately 18h 54m to drive from Lansing to Gainesville.

Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 510+ hotels available in Gainesville.

Lansing to Gainesville - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Lansing to Gainesville by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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

Bus to Detroit, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
best
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane DTW - GNV
9h 48m
$87–430
Bus
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
26h 40m
$180–355
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
2. Take the train from Toledo to Jacksonvilletrain
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
40h 26m
$433–957
Drive 1,042.6 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Gainesvillecar 1,042.6 mi
18h 54m
$191–275
Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane GRR - GNV
9h 43m
$158–784
Bus to Detroit, fly to Jacksonville, bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane DTW - JAX
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
10h 34m
$115–557
Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Orlando Sanford, drive
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus
2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane FNT - SFB
3. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Gainesvillecar
8h 26m
$150–551
Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus
2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane FNT - JAX
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
9h 54m
$155–690
Bus to Detroit, fly to Orlando, bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Orlando (MCO)plane DTW - MCO
3. Take the bus from Orlando RedCoach Station to Gainesvillebus
10h 6m
$127–430
Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Orlando Sanford, drive
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane GRR - SFB
3. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Gainesvillecar
9h 5m
$186–862

Lansing to Gainesville by bus

14Weekly Buses

26h 40mAverage Duration

$180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 967.7 mi
Duration: 9h 48m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Gainesville via Detroit Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 26h 40m.

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