The train between Columbia and Gainesville takes 27h 3m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Columbia to Gainesville. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Columbia and Gainesville. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Columbia is at 4:22 AM which arrives into Gainesville at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Cary and take an average of 27h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Columbia to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Columbia station and arriving at Gainesville station via Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 3m.
Columbia to Gainesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
Columbia to Gainesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Gainesville Station.
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The distance between Columbia and Gainesville is 258.8 km. The road distance is 913 km.
You can take a train from Columbia Station to Gainesville Station via Cary and Charlotte Amtrak Station in around 13h 30m.
