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

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Gainesville by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane DCA - GNV
    5h 47m
    $219–1,136

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    17h 24m
    $97–358

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Jacksonvillebus bus FlixBus N2472
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    16h 15m
    $104–253

  4. Drive 767.6 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Gainesvillecar car 767.6 mi
    12h 57m
    $141–203

  5. Fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane DCA - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    6h 15m
    $188–941

  6. Fly to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane DCA - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando RedCoach Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    5h 46m
    $150–794

Washington to Gainesville by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration16h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Gainesville via Jacksonville in around 16h 15m.

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