There are 7 ways to get from Miami to Alachua by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)MIA - GNV
2h 47m$135–505Drive 350.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Miami to Alachua350.1 mi
5h 41m$64–93Train, bus via Meadow Woods
- Take the train from Miami to OrlandoBlfm
- Take the bus from Orlando RedCoach Station to GainesvilleOrlando / ...
7h 5m$104–378Train, bus
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to West Palm Beach StationTrirail
- Take the bus from West Palm Beach, FL to Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale LemerandMiami / ...
8h 6m$88–161Bus via Santa Fe (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to GainesvilleFlixBus 2410 / ...
8h 21m$91–166Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Gainesville Bus StopGreyhound US0630 / ...
8h 38m$85–145Bus via Dolphin Mall - Miami
- Take the bus from Dolphin Mall - Miami to Circle K - Gainesville, FLMiami
12h 33m$143–267
Miami International Airport (MIA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Alachua is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to Alachua is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $130 - $550.
The distance between Miami and Alachua is 315 miles. The road distance is 352.1 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to Alachua without a car is to train and bus via Meadow Woods which takes 7h 5m and costs $100 - $380.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Miami to Alachua, including transfers.
The best way to get from Miami to Alachua is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Santa Fe, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 8h 21m.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami to Alachua is 352 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Miami to Alachua.
There are 241+ hotels available in Alachua.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Alachua, FL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) once daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Miami Airport Station to Gainesville twice daily. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Phone
- +1 831-539-2901
- guestservices@gobrightline.com
- Website
- gobrightline.com
Train from Miami to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–230
- Book at
- https://www.gobrightline.com
- Smart
- $15–200
- Premium
- $65–230
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- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- Website
- tri-rail.com
Train from Miami Airport Station to West Palm Beach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.tri-rail.com
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $8–11
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from Orlando RedCoach Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–60
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Web
- $14–60
Bus from West Palm Beach, FL to Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–85
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Web
- $28–85
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Gainesville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Dolphin Mall - Miami to Circle K - Gainesville, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–200
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $80–200
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