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

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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane RDU - GNV
    6h 49m
    $57–354

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus FlixBus N2472
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    12h 7m
    $59–110

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    14h
    $117–261

  4. Drive 515.8 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Gainesvillecar car 515.8 mi
    8h 41m
    $95–136

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane RDU - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 12m
    $129–489

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane RDU - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando RedCoach Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    6h 41m
    $69–404

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane CLT - GNV
    8h 22m
    $91–404

Raleigh to Gainesville by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration12h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Gainesville via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Jacksonville in around 12h 7m.

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