Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) is about a 23-minute drive from your stay. You can drive from I-75, take a taxi or rideshare, or check the weekday bus service before setting out.
- Airport location: At State Road 24 and State Road 222, about five miles northeast of downtown Gainesville.
- Drive from I-75: The airport’s recommended route is about 10 miles via Exit 390.
- Taxi: The stand is outside the terminal.
- Bus: RTS Route 26 serves the airport Monday through Friday.
Where is Gainesville Regional Airport?
Gainesville Regional Airport is northeast of downtown Gainesville, at the intersection of State Road 24 and State Road 222. The airport is one mile beyond the crossing of SR 24, also known as Waldo Road, and FL 222, also known as NE 39th Avenue.
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How do you drive from GNV to University Inn?
The drive to University Inn takes about 23 minutes.
From I-75, take Exit 390 to SR 222 East, also called NW 39th Avenue. Continue across town and past SR 24 (Waldo Road); the airport is one mile beyond that crossing on the left. The airport describes this route from I-75 as approximately 10 miles.
For the reverse trip, follow signs toward the airport and allow time to reach the terminal. The airport advises contacting your hotel before arrival to ask about pickup: shuttle service is not offered by every hotel, and airport listings may not include every provider.
What are the taxi, rideshare and bus options?
Gainesville Regional Airport has taxi, rideshare and public transportation options, but check service details before you travel.
For a taxi, go to the stand outside the terminal marked with a blue Taxi sign. Uber and Lyft are permitted to pick up passengers at GNV. The airport requires vehicle-for-hire and transportation-network companies to have a permit for airport pickups.
RTS Route 26 serves the airport Monday through Friday. For route and schedule information, call RTS at (352) 334-2600. Because service details can change, check the official site before you go.
What should you know about rental cars and arrival timing?
A rental car gives you a direct way to travel between the airport and your hotel. The available facts don’t confirm current rental companies or pickup arrangements, so contact the airport or rental provider to check what is operating and how to collect a car.
If you’re arranging a taxi, rideshare or bus, consider how your arrival time affects the option you choose. Bus service is listed for weekdays, while taxi and rideshare pickups use the airport’s designated arrangements.
Before you go
Confirm your transport plan with the relevant provider and contact the hotel about airport pickup before arrival. If you need hotel details for planning your stay, check the information available through the hotel’s booking page.
FAQs
What is the airport code for Gainesville Regional Airport?
The airport code is GNV.
Does every Gainesville hotel offer an airport shuttle?
No. The airport advises contacting your hotel before arrival, since shuttle service is not offered by every hotel.
Can Uber and Lyft pick up passengers at GNV?
Yes. The airport permits Uber and Lyft pickups, subject to its permit requirement for transportation-network companies.