There are 7 ways to get from Waco to Gainesville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
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Fly Waco to Gainesville Regional Airport
best- Fly from Waco (ACT) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane ACT - GNV
6h 14m$130–508Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Waco to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airportbus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane DFW - GNV
7h 34m$100–448Bus via Tallahassee
- Take the bus from Waco Bus Stop to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Gainesvillebus
21h 47m$174–243Drive 1,010.5 mi
- Drive from Waco to Gainesvillecar 1,010.5 mi
17h 15m$185–267Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
- Drive from Waco to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car
- Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane GRK - GNV
8h 12m$109–489Bus to Dallas, fly to Jacksonville, bus
- Take the bus from Waco to Dallasbus
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane DAL - JAX
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
9h 37m$167–586Bus
- Take the bus from Waco Bus Stop to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Gainesvillebus
24h 5m$162–261
Waco to Gainesville by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waco to Gainesville is to bus which costs $160 - $270 and takes 24h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Waco to Gainesville is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Waco to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Waco Bus Stop and arriving at Gainesville via Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, N Monroe Street and Silver Slipper Lane and Tallahassee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 47m.
The distance between Waco and Gainesville is 917 miles. The road distance is 1016.4 miles.
The best way to get from Waco to Gainesville without a car is to bus via Tallahassee which takes 21h 47m and costs $170 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Waco to Gainesville, including transfers.
Waco to Gainesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waco Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Waco to Gainesville is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Tallahassee, which costs $170 - $250 and takes 21h 47m.
Waco to Gainesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Houston Bus Station.
Gainesville is 1h ahead of Waco. It is currently 8:49 AM in Waco and 9:49 AM in Gainesville.
What companies run services between Waco, TX, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Waco (ACT) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waco Bus Stop to Gainesville via Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Tallahassee, N Monroe Street and Silver Slipper Lane, and Tallahassee in around 21h 47m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Dallas to Jacksonville via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Dallas to Jacksonville via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Dallas to Jacksonville via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Dallas to Jacksonville via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waco Bus Stop to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waco Bus Stop to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Waco to Gainesville is 1016 miles. It takes approximately 17h 15m to drive from Waco to Gainesville.
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