There are 6 ways to get from Miami to Alachua by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane MIA - GNV
2h 49m$105–345Drive 350.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Miami to Alachuacar 350.1 mi
5h 44m$58–84Train, bus via Meadow Woods
- Take the train from Miami to Orlandotrain Blfm
- Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus Miami
7h 30m$147–291Train, bus
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to West Palm Beach Stationtrain Trirail
- Take the bus from West Palm Beach, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus Miami
8h 15m$125–171Bus via Santa Fe (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2431
9h 6m$101–141Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Gainesville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0761S / ...
10h 18m$109–154
Miami International Airport (MIA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Alachua is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to Alachua is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $100 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami station to Alachua. However, there are services departing from Miami Airport Station and arriving at Santa Fe via Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
The distance between Miami and Alachua is 315 miles. The road distance is 352.1 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to Alachua without a car is to train and bus via Meadow Woods which takes 7h 30m and costs $140 - $300.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Miami to Alachua, including transfers.
Miami to Alachua bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Miami Airport Station.
The best way to get from Miami to Alachua is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $100 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus via Santa Fe, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 6m.
Miami to Alachua bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami to Alachua is 352 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Miami to Alachua.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Alachua, FL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) once daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Miami Airport Station to Gainesville 6 times a week. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 7h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 831-539-2901
- [email protected]
- Website
- gobrightline.com
Train from Miami to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–170
- Book at
- Brightline
- Smart
- $40–90
- Premium
- $110–170
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- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tri Rail
Train from Miami Airport Station to West Palm Beach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Tri Rail
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $8–11
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from West Palm Beach, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- RedCoach
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Gainesville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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