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

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There are 8 ways to get from Seattle 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane SEA - GNV
    9h 40m
    $145–605

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    2d 16h
    $529–820

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle 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
    3d 13h
    $2,076–3,283

  4. Drive  2,914 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Gainesvillecar car 2,914 mi
    2d
    $532–769

  5. Fly to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SEA - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    10h 44m
    $214–475

  6. Fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane SEA - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    12h 36m
    $174–672

  7. Fly to Valdosta, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Valdosta (VLD)plane plane SEA - VLD
    2. Take the bus from Valdosta to Gainesvillebus bus
    12h 51m
    $162–595

  8. Fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SEA - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    12h 33m
    $224–430

Seattle to Gainesville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$529Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,470.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Gainesville via Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 16h.

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