Trains tickets from Washington, DC, US to Gainesville, GA

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 11 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 12 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 11 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 12 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Gainesville.

Bus
Average Price$73 - $216Average Duration19h 15m
20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$656 - $656Average Duration12h 55m
72kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Washington to Gainesville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 12 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $656, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
12h 55mAverage Duration
$656Cheapest ticket
72kgCO₂ emissions

Train Washington to Gainesville: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$656
Average train trip duration12h 55m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:30pm
Distance493 miles (795 km)

Washington to Gainesville Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington to Gainesville was searched and found on Jul 11, 2025 with a price of $251

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Washington to Gainesville, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $251 to $567 for a train ticket from Washington to Gainesville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $251 which is on 2025-07-11.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Gainesville you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Washington and Gainesville, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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