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Charter Bus Rentals in Gainesville, Florida
Group transportation in Gainesville shouldn't mean calling five companies and waiting on callbacks. Fill out one quick form and compare vehicles, amenities, and pricing from a large network of bus companies serving Gainesville, Florida — all in seconds, no account required. Whether your group is heading to The Swamp for a Gators game or coordinating a corporate shuttle across the UF Health campus, Kissimmeecharterbuscompany.com makes finding the right bus fast, easy, and completely free to quote.
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You shouldn't have to spend an afternoon calling local bus companies one by one, describing your trip over and over, and waiting on quotes that never quite match up. Kissimmeecharterbuscompany.com replaces all of that with one quick form. Enter your date, group size, and pickup location, and you'll land on a results page showing vehicles, photos, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Gainesville — in under 30 seconds, no account needed.
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Request the amenities you want — WiFi, onboard restrooms, a built-in bar, ADA accessibility — and see what's available for your specific date. Compare pictures and prices side by side in seconds. And if you'd rather talk it through, a live agent is always available at 407-593-6615 to build a custom package around your itinerary.
Buses are available statewide, so local trips across Alachua County and long-distance runs to Orlando or Jacksonville are both fair game.
Gainesville Charter Bus Rental Options
Through Kissimmeecharterbuscompany.com, you can compare sprinter vans, 15–35 passenger minibuses, 15–50 passenger party buses, 56-passenger charter buses, and school buses from a network of providers serving Gainesville. Whatever your headcount and wherever you're headed, there's a vehicle in the network sized exactly for your group.
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| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
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| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205 – $385+ | $225 – $410+ | $1,650 – $2,950+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225 – $370+ | $255 – $385+ | $1,815 – $2,415+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.90 – $8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $355+ | $220 – $370+ | $1,540 – $2,255+ | $5.65 – $8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $350+ | $195 – $365+ | $1,420 – $2,180+ | $5.40 – $7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $330+ | $190 – $350+ | $1,210 – $1,990+ | $5.00 – $7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180 – $310+ | $180 – $330+ | $1,150 – $1,880+ | $4.75 – $6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $426+ | $265 – $460+ | $1,827 – $2,954+ | $6.75 – $9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190 – $373+ | $218 – $466+ | $1,395 – $2,848+ | $5.00 – $6.95+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.00 – $7.60+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an instant price quote for your trip, request an online quote or call 407-593-6615. | ||||
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Kissimmeecharterbuscompany.com helps you find and book group transportation for every kind of trip out of Gainesville. From airport runs and corporate shuttles to Gators game-day transportation and wedding shuttles, the network covers it all. Whatever brings your group together in Gainesville, there's a bus in the network ready for it — and a support team at 407-593-6615 ready to help you book it.
gainesville airport transportation Gainesville Group Airport Transfers Made Simple
Getting a group in or out of Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) (3880 NE 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609) without turning it into a three-car caravan is exactly what Kissimmeecharterbuscompany.com was built for. GNV offers nonstop daily jet service to Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Miami, with one-stop connections to hundreds of destinations beyond, according to the airport's official site. Charter bus and shuttle drop-off uses the arrivals curb on the east side of the terminal building, with commercial vehicles staging on NE 39th Ave until your group has all luggage and is ready curbside.
Flying into Jacksonville instead? That's roughly 75 miles northeast on I-75 to I-10 — about 90 minutes, longer on a Friday afternoon. Kissimmeecharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to find a bus from any pickup point in Alachua County to any Florida airport. Compare minibuses, sprinter vans, and full-size motorcoaches from a network of providers serving Gainesville, and get pricing in under 30 seconds.
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Gainesville's live music scene punches well above its size. Heartwood Soundstage (619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601) is the city's premier indoor/outdoor venue, hosting touring acts and local favorites in the heart of downtown — commercial drop-off runs along S Main Street, and street parking near the venue disappears fast on show nights. Bo Diddley Community Plaza (111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601) hosts touring concerts, festivals, and larger outdoor events throughout the year, with bus drop-off accessible from University Ave or SE 1st Street.
Skip the parking scramble entirely. A concert bus rental from Kissimmeecharterbuscompany.com drops your group at the entrance and picks everyone up when the show ends — no circling downtown, no surge pricing, no splitting up into separate rideshares. Party buses in the network come with a built-in bar, color-changing LED lighting, and Bluetooth sound so the energy starts before you arrive.
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The University of Florida is Alachua County's largest employer, with more than 52,000 students and large numbers of faculty and staff spread across a sprawling campus. UF Health Shands Hospital (1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610) and the adjacent North Florida VA Medical Center (1601 SW Archer Rd) add another dense cluster of employees on Archer Road — a corridor that backs up significantly during morning and afternoon commutes.
A corporate shuttle bus from Kissimmeecharterbuscompany.com moves your team between office buildings, satellite campuses, and conference hotels without anyone fighting for parking on SW 13th Street or circling the UF Health complex. WiFi and power outlets on board turn the ride into working time. Whether you need a single-day transfer to a conference at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center or a recurring employee shuttle route, Kissimmeecharterbuscompany.com helps you find the right vehicle for your headcount.
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gainesville employee transportation Comfortable Shuttles for Gainesville Employees
Gainesville's major employment corridors — Archer Road between I-75 and UF Health, SW 13th Street through the university district, and NW 43rd Street through the industrial park near GNV — all experience predictable congestion during shift changes. An employee shuttle bus from Kissimmeecharterbuscompany.com takes that pressure off your team entirely.
Instead of a stack of parking reimbursements and a parking lot that never has enough spaces, one recurring shuttle route gives your employees a comfortable, on-time ride and your company a single predictable transportation cost. Buses in the network carry WiFi, reclining seats, and climate control — so your team arrives ready, not wrecked. Kissimmeecharterbuscompany.com connects you to a network of independent transportation providers serving Gainesville who can set up daily routes, shift-specific runs, or event-based shuttles on your schedule. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — just mention it when you request your quote at 407-593-6615!
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Government agencies and military units across North Central Florida use Kissimmeecharterbuscompany.com to coordinate group transportation for personnel moves, training events, and inter-facility transfers. The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System and the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center (1601 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608) are major institutional anchors in Gainesville, and coordinating transport for veterans, staff, and visiting personnel across multiple facilities requires reliable, flexible group transportation.
Kissimmeecharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to find and compare charter buses and minibuses sized for any government or military group — single-day transfers, multi-day operations, or recurring shuttle routes. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network, and a support team is available every day of the year at 407-593-6615 to help you put together a custom package that meets your operational requirements.
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Gainesville sits at a convenient crossroads for long-distance group travel. Orlando is roughly 115 miles south on I-75 — about two hours off-peak, longer on a Friday afternoon when snowbirds and theme-park families pack the interstate. Jacksonville is 75 miles northeast on I-75 to I-10.
Tampa is 130 miles south via I-75 through Ocala. Every one of those runs is easier in a full-size motorcoach than in a five-car caravan.
Full-size 56-passenger charter buses in the network carry reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, individual power outlets, onboard restrooms, and undercarriage luggage bays — so your group arrives rested instead of road-weary. Whether you're moving a Gators fan group to an away game in Tallahassee or coordinating a multi-day academic trip to Miami, Kissimmeecharterbuscompany.com helps you find long-distance transportation from a network of providers serving Gainesville and all of North Central Florida. Get pricing in under 30 seconds online or call 407-593-6615 today!
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Family reunion at Depot Park (200 SE Depot Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601)? Birthday crawl through the downtown brewery district? Whatever the occasion, a private event bus rental from Kissimmeecharterbuscompany.com keeps your group together from the first pickup to the last drop-off — without anyone playing parking lot detective in downtown Gainesville.
Through the network, you can compare minibuses, party buses, and full-size charter buses for any private event in Gainesville and Alachua County. Party buses come loaded with a built-in bar, color-changing LED lighting, flat-panel TVs, and a premium Bluetooth sound system — so the celebration starts the moment everyone boards. Minibuses and charter buses give you comfortable reclining seats, climate control, and overhead storage for a cleaner, more ride.
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gainesville prom transportation Prom Night Bus Rentals Across Gainesville
Prom season in Gainesville and Alachua County — running through April and May across Buchholz High School, Eastside High School, Gainesville High School, and every other district school — is one of the single busiest stretches of the year for party bus and minibus rentals across North Central Florida. Every school in the area has their big night scheduled in the same narrow window, and buses go fast.
Book early. Waiting until March almost always means higher rates and slim pickings. Kissimmeecharterbuscompany.com lets you compare prom party buses and minibuses from a network of providers serving Gainesville — so you're not stuck with whatever one company has left on the calendar. Party buses come with LED lighting, a built-in bar (non-alcoholic setups available), flat-panel TVs, and wraparound perimeter seating.
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Coordinating transportation for a congregation retreat, a mission trip, or a weekly service run across Gainesville is one of those logistics jobs that always lands on the same volunteer. Kissimmeecharterbuscompany.com makes it easier. Whether your group is heading to a regional church conference in Jacksonville, a weekend retreat in the Ocala National Forest, or simply shuttling members from multiple neighborhoods to Sunday service, the network has the right vehicle.
Compare 15-passenger minibuses through 56-passenger motorcoaches from a network of independently owned providers serving Gainesville and Alachua County — all in one place, with pricing in under 30 seconds. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network, so no member of your congregation gets left behind. A support team is available every day of the year at 407-593-6615 to help you build a custom package around your group's schedule and budget.
gainesville field trip transportation Comfortable Charter Bus Rentals for Gainesville School Field Trips
The Florida Museum of Natural History (3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611) on the UF campus is one of the most popular field trip destinations in North Central Florida, drawing school groups from across Alachua, Marion, and Levy counties. Bus parking for groups uses Lot 43 off Museum Road; advance coordination through UF Parking & Transportation is required, so plan ahead before your visit date.
The Morningside Nature Center (3540 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641) offers living history farm programming perfect for elementary field trips, with bus parking in the main gravel lot off E University Ave. The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention (811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601) is a STEM-focused destination with bus drop-off on S Main Street. Kissimmeecharterbuscompany.com helps teachers and chaperones compare school buses, minibuses, and motorcoaches sized to the exact student-plus-chaperone headcount — ADA-accessible vehicles available on request. Call 407-593-6615 to get started!
gainesville sporting event transportation Seamless Shuttle Service for Gainesville Sporting Events
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (157 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608) — known simply as The Swamp — holds 88,548 fans and is one of the loudest venues in college football. Game-day traffic on SW 13th Street and SW 2nd Avenue backs up two to three miles before kickoff, and rideshare surge pricing on those Saturdays is no joke. Charter bus parking for groups is available in Lot 13 off Hull Road and Lots 43 and 44 near Stadium Road; lots open four hours before kickoff, and bus passes are required and sold through UF Athletics — book yours well in advance.
Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center (250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611) hosts Gators basketball and major concerts, with charter bus drop-off on Gale Lemerand Drive and parking in adjacent Lot 13. Kissimmeecharterbuscompany.com helps fan groups and sports teams find charter buses, minibuses, and party buses from a network of providers serving Gainesville. One bus, one pickup, no parking headache — call 407-593-6615 or get instant pricing online!
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Your wedding day in Gainesville deserves seamless transportation — not a five-car caravan trying to find parking near Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (4700 SW 58th Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608), which sits across 68 acres and draws couples from across North Central Florida for its natural beauty and outdoor ceremony spaces. Bus parking is available in the main lot off SW 58th Drive, and the venue is open daily except Thursdays.
Whether you're shuttling guests between a downtown hotel and a ceremony venue, looping from the rehearsal dinner at a Depot Park restaurant to a reception on the west side of Gainesville, or picking up out-of-town family from GNV, Kissimmeecharterbuscompany.com helps you find the right vehicle for every leg of your wedding weekend. Request white, black, or silver buses to match your colors when you submit your quote. Compare minibuses, charter buses, and party buses from a network of providers in seconds — or call 407-593-6615 and a live agent will build your custom wedding transportation package!
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Gainesville's craft brewery scene has grown into a genuine draw for group outings. First Magnitude Brewing Company (1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601) is the city's largest taproom, with event space for 300+ guests and a rotating tap list that keeps regulars coming back. Swamp Head Brewery (3650 SW 42nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608) on the west side has been pouring Florida-inspired ales since 2009.
Cypress & Grove Brewing Company (1001 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601) and Civilization Brewing (1020 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601) round out a walkable craft beer circuit that covers multiple Gainesville neighborhoods.
A brewery tour bus from Kissimmeecharterbuscompany.com keeps everyone together between stops — no designated driver, no parking fees at every taproom, no splitting the group into rideshares when the last pour hits. Compare minibuses and party buses from a network of providers serving Gainesville in seconds. Call 407-593-6615 to plan your Gainesville brewery crawl today!
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Charter Bus & Minibus Service in Gainesville & Nearby Cities
Kissimmeecharterbuscompany.com helps you find group transportation across all of North Central Florida. Whether you need a bus from Ocala, Lake City, Jacksonville, or any nearby community in Alachua County, the network covers it. Buses are available statewide, so wherever your group is headed, Kissimmeecharterbuscompany.com can help you get there.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gainesville Charter Bus Rentals
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Kissimmeecharterbuscompany.com is an advertising and quote comparison website for group transportation. It is not a local bus company, not a motor carrier, and it does not own any vehicles. Instead, Kissimmeecharterbuscompany.com connects you to a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Gainesville and North Central Florida — so you can compare bus types, amenities, and pricing in one place rather than calling each company separately.
Transportation is provided by independent operators, and booking is completed through a national booking platform.
Charter bus parking for groups at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is available in Lot 13 off Hull Road and in Lots 43 and 44 near Stadium Road. Lots open four hours before kickoff. Bus parking passes are required and must be purchased in advance through UF Athletics — they are not available at the gate on game day.
SW 13th Street and SW 2nd Avenue see significant game-day congestion starting two to three hours before kickoff, so plan your departure time accordingly. Confirm current lot assignments and pass availability through the UF Athletics football parking page before your game date.
At Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), charter buses and commercial shuttles use the arrivals curb on the east side of the terminal building for passenger drop-off and pickup. Commercial vehicles stage on NE 39th Ave while passengers collect luggage inside. Do not call the bus forward until your entire group has all bags and is physically standing curbside — GNV's terminal is compact and active curb time is limited.
For departures, buses unload at the upper-level departures curb. Confirm current ground transportation protocols with GNV's operations office at (352) 373-0249 before your travel date.
The single busiest stretch for bus rentals in Gainesville is Gators home football season — seven home Saturdays running from September through late November, with the 2025 home opener on September 6 against Miami. Homecoming weekend (typically late October) and the Gator Growl pep rally the Friday before are among the highest-demand dates of the year. UF Commencement in May and December fills hotels and buses across Alachua County simultaneously.
Prom season in April and May across Gainesville, Buchholz, and Eastside high schools adds another crunch. Book six months or more in advance for any of those dates — waiting until the last minute means higher rates and limited availability.
Yes, and it's one of the most common long-distance uses for buses booked through the network. Orlando is roughly 115 miles south on I-75, about two hours off-peak. Tampa is approximately 130 miles south via I-75 through Ocala — plan two and a half hours.
Jacksonville is 75 miles northeast on I-75 to I-10, about 90 minutes. Full-size motorcoaches in the network carry onboard restrooms, reclining seats, WiFi, individual power outlets, and undercarriage luggage bays for any of those runs. Enter your destination and dates in the quote tool or call 407-593-6615 to get pricing for your specific route.
Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center handles charter bus drop-off on Gale Lemerand Drive, with bus parking available in adjacent Lot 13. The O'Connell Center hosts Florida Gators men's and women's basketball, UF commencement ceremonies, and major touring concerts throughout the year. Gale Lemerand Drive and the surrounding campus roads see significant congestion on event nights — plan your departure from the pickup point at least 30 minutes earlier than you normally would.
Confirm current event-night parking and drop-off protocols through the O'Connell Center's official parking information page before your event date.
Yes. ADA-accessible vehicles — including buses with rear or side wheelchair lifts, wider aisle clearance, and accessible onboard restrooms — are available through the network of providers serving Gainesville. Just mention your accessibility requirements when you fill out the quote form or when you call 407-593-6615, and the support team will make sure your options reflect what your group actually needs.
Availability varies by vehicle type and date, so the earlier you mention it, the better your selection.
Book three to six months out for most Gainesville trips, and stretch that to six months or more for any date that lands during Gators home football season, UF Commencement, or prom season across Alachua County schools. Those windows pull from the same pool of available vehicles across the entire North Central Florida market at once — waiting until the last minute means higher rates and fewer choices. For off-peak dates outside those windows, two to four weeks of lead time is workable — but the earlier you book, the better your options and the better your price.
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Travel to Popular Gainesville Destinations by Charter Bus
Gainesville packs more into a mid-size Florida city than most people expect — a world-class university campus, a thriving downtown arts and brewery scene, natural history museums, and botanical gardens all within Alachua County. A bus rental from Kissimmeecharterbuscompany.com handles the driving so your group can enjoy all of it. Here are six destinations worth putting on your itinerary!
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Ben Hill Griffin Stadium — "The Swamp"
With a capacity of 88,548, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is the largest stadium in Florida and one of the loudest venues in college football. The Florida Gators have played here since 1930, and game-day crowds routinely fill SW 13th Street and Hull Road with traffic two to three hours before kickoff. Charter bus parking requires advance passes through UF Athletics, available in Lot 13 off Hull Road and Lots 43 and 44 near Stadium Road; lots open four hours before kickoff.
One bus drops your entire fan group at the gate and stages until the final whistle — no parking pass scramble, no post-game gridlock on SW 13th. Confirm current lot assignments on the UF Athletics football parking page before game day. Phone: (352) 375-4683
Florida Museum of Natural History
The Florida Museum of Natural History on the UF campus is the largest natural history museum in the southeastern United States, housing more than 40 million specimens across paleontology, archaeology, and biological collections. The butterfly rainforest alone draws huge numbers of visitors annually. Bus parking for groups uses Lot 43 off Museum Road; advance coordination through UF Parking & Transportation is required for school and tour groups, so contact the museum's group services team before your visit date.
The museum is free to the public, though the butterfly rainforest carries a separate admission. Check current group logistics on the Florida Museum visitor information page. Phone: (352) 846-2000
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens spreads across 68 acres of North Central Florida landscape, featuring Florida's largest public display of bamboo, a one-acre herb garden, a hummingbird garden, and a series of spring-fed ponds. It's open daily except Thursdays and hosts special events including the annual Spring Garden Fair and Moonflower Festival. Bus parking is available in the main lot off SW 58th Drive, making group drop-off straightforward for tours and private events.
Admission runs $12 (plus tax) for adults and $7 (plus tax) for children ages 5–13, with children under 5 free with a paying adult. Confirm current hours and event schedules on the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens visit page before your trip. Phone: (352) 372-4981
First Magnitude Brewing Company
First Magnitude Brewing Company is Gainesville's largest craft taproom, named for the classification of Florida's highest-flow freshwater springs. The facility includes a full taproom, a beer garden, a stage for live music, and event space accommodating 300 or more guests — making it one of the most popular private event venues on Gainesville's east side. The brewery is located in a converted industrial building off SE Hawthorne Road, with street parking that fills fast on weekend evenings.
A bus rental drops your group curbside on SE Veitch Street and eliminates the parking question entirely. Check the current tap list and event calendar at firstmagnitudebrewing.com. Phone: (352) 727-4677
Depot Park
Depot Park is a 32-acre urban park built on the site of Gainesville's former municipal stormwater pond, opened in 2016 with a restored historic train depot as its centerpiece. The park hosts the Heartwood outdoor concert series and community festivals at the park's main amphitheater. Charter bus drop-off is accessible from SE Depot Avenue, putting your group steps from the lawn and the amphitheater.
Downtown Gainesville street parking fills quickly on event nights, and the park's proximity to the downtown bar district makes a bus rental the cleanest option for groups planning a multi-stop evening. Find current event listings at the City of Gainesville's Depot Park page.
Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center is the University of Florida's 10,500-seat multi-purpose arena, home to Florida Gators men's and women's basketball and the site of UF commencement ceremonies in May and December. The arena also hosts major touring concerts throughout the year. Charter bus drop-off runs along Gale Lemerand Drive, with bus parking in adjacent Lot 13.
Gale Lemerand Drive and the surrounding campus grid see heavy event-night congestion — build an extra 30 minutes into your departure window from anywhere on the west side of Gainesville. Confirm current event-night protocols on the O'Connell Center directions and parking page. Phone: (352) 392-5500