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

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There are 8 ways to get from Minnesota to Gainesville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane MSP - GNV
    7h 39m
    $194–954

  2. Fly Rochester to Jacksonville, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane RST - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    10h 16m
    $139–714

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    30h 45m
    $164–422

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis 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
    47h 55m
    $270–900

  5. Drive 1,411.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Gainesvillecar car 1,411.1 mi
    23h 51m
    $258–372

  6. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane MSP - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    8h 16m
    $180–830

  7. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MSP - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando RedCoach Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 52m
    $228–864

  8. Bus via Park Ridge (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stopbus bus
    33h 11m
    $173–435

Minnesota to Gainesville by bus

Calendar29Weekly Buses
Duration30h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Gainesville via Chicago Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 30h 45m.

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