The train between Gainesville and Charleston takes 20h 45m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Gainesville to Charleston. 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 3 times a week between Gainesville and Charleston. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Gainesville is at 12:24 AM which arrives into Charleston at 9:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 20h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gainesville to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Gainesville station and arriving at Charleston station via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 45m.
Gainesville to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Gainesville Station.
Gainesville to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Station.
Book your Gainesville to Charleston train tickets online with Amtrak.
The distance between Gainesville and Charleston is 491.4 km. The road distance is 1,193 km.
You can take a train from Gainesville Station to Charleston Station via Charlottesville in around 18h 7m.
