The train between Houston and Gainesville takes 35h 11m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Houston 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 twice a week between Houston and Gainesville. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Houston is at 12:10 PM which arrives into Gainesville at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 35h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Houston to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Houston station and arriving at Gainesville station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 11m.
Houston to Gainesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
Houston to Gainesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Gainesville Station.
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The distance between Houston and Gainesville is 1,197.9 km. The road distance is 1,497 km.
You can take a train from Houston to Gainesville Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 24h 41m.
