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How to get fromSanta Rosa Beach to Gainesvilleby taxi, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Rosa Beach to Gainesville by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Santa Rosa Beach to Whataburger - Defuniak Springstaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Whataburger - Defuniak Springs to Circle K - Gainesville, FLbus bus Houston
    4h 43m
    $151–278

  2. Drive 267.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Rosa Beach to Gainesvillecar car 267.6 mi
    5h 26m
    $49–71

  3. Taxi to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Rosa Beach to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane VPS - GNV
    5h 41m
    $135–449

  4. Taxi to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Rosa Beach to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane ECP - GNV
    5h 24m
    $156–473

  5. Drive to Dothan Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Santa Rosa Beach to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)car car
    2. Fly from Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane DHN - GNV
    6h 57m
    $76–369

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Rosa Beach, FL, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Rosa Beach to Gainesville. However, you can take the taxi to Whataburger - Defuniak Springs, take the bus to Circle K - Gainesville, FL, then take the taxi to Gainesville. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Rosa Beach to Gainesville in around 5h 26m.

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