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Compare bus, train, and flight for Gainesville, FL to Miami, FL
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gainesville, FL to Miami, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $81 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $81, while a flight costs an average of $871.
Distance: 297 miles (479 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$81 Average price Cheapest | $871 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gainesville, FL to Miami, FL:
A bus is $790 (€662) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gainesville, FL to Miami, FL costing on average $871 (€730).
Other travel options to Miami, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
Tickets start at around $81 (€68) compared to roughly $92 (€77) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10 (€9). The journey takes 7h 30m versus 5h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Gainesville, FL to Miami, FL
How to get from Gainesville, FL to Miami, FL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gainesville, FL to Miami, FL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus2:30 PM7h05Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station9:35 PMMiami, Airport Intermodal Station$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:30 PM7h05Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station9:35 PMMiami, Airport Intermodal Station$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:30 PM6h25Gainesville, Gale Lemerand Dr (Commuter Lot Parking Garage), FL3:55 AMMiami, International Airport$731One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus5:20 AM8h15Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station1:35 PMMiami, Airport Intermodal Station$481One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:05 PM7h10Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station7:15 PMMiami, Golden Glades Station, FL$491One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:05 PM7h40Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station7:45 PMMiami, Airport Intermodal Station$491One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gainesville, FL to Miami, FL:
A bus is $790 (€662) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gainesville, FL to Miami, FL costing on average $871 (€730).
Other travel options to Miami, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gainesville, FL and Miami, FL as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Gainesville Regional Airport and arrive in Miami International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Gainesville, Rosa Parks Transfer station and arrive in Miami, Airport Intermodal Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Pinkbus, Infobus to go to Miami, FL by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines to go to Miami, FL by flight.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Pinkbus, Infobus.
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