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

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There are 7 ways to get from Minnesota to Gainesville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly 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 35m
    $124–604

  2. 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
    31h 45m
    $209–400

  3. 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
    2d
    $643–1,292

  4. Drive 1,411 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Gainesvillecar car 1,411 mi
    24h 7m
    $258–372

  5. Fly 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 13m
    $153–672

  6. Fly 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, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    8h 8m
    $253–1,159

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    2d 1h
    $594–1,157

Minnesota to Gainesville by bus

Calendar27Weekly Buses
Duration31h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,221.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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 31h 45m.

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