To the original question, easiest option for moving a small amount of stuff without a car/van/truck is probably something like the Uhaul U-Box or the PODS shipping containers
Following up on LEDphile's suggestion:
Depending upon the size of the trailer, you can rent one for 24 hours for $20- $40, and add $10 for insurance. Hire a local with a pick up truck to pick up a Uhaul trailer, locally, pull it up to Gainesville, help you load it, and drag it back in a day. You might get away with $200-$250 for the driver, $50 for the trailer, and IDK $150 for fuel.
Note: it is usually cheaper to pull the trailer round trip, than a one way rental.