Enjoy world-class performing arts, museums, festivals and live music on dozens of stages. Explore 8 state parks with more than 100 miles of trails for biking, birding and hiking or cool off in crystal-blue freshwater springs. When you’re done with your day, kick back at a craft brewery and savor innovative cuisine and specialty cocktails at inspired local restaurants.
GETTING HERE
Centrally located in northern Florida, Gainesville is easily accessible from any direction and from many major metropolitan areas.
BY PLANE
You can fly directly into Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV). It’s just minutes from Downtown, with daily flight service from Delta and American Airlines.
BY TRAIN
If you prefer to ride the rails, Amtrak’s Thruway Bus service connects with stops in Lakeland and Jacksonville.
BY CAR
By car, getting here is usually a pretty straight shot.
- I-75 runs nearby making trips north from southern Florida easy, and doing the same for folks coming down from Georgia.
- From Orlando, take Florida’s Turnpike to I-75 North
- From Jacksonville, west on I-10 then south on Highway 301 to Highway 24 will get you here faster you think, plus you’ll run through some small, friendly towns
- From Tampa, take I-75 North
- From Miami, take Florida’s Turnpike to I-75 North
- From Tallahassee, take I-10 East to I-75 South
- From Atlanta, take I-75 South
BY BUS
Gainesville is a destination for Greyhound, Megabus, and RedCoach bus services.
