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How to get fromAustin to Gainesvilleby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Gainesville by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or tram

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus Austin
    2. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train Heartland Flyer
    5h 9m
    $148–182

  2. Drive 253 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Austin to Gainesvillecar car 253 mi
    3h 58m
    $47–67

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Temple Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Temple Station to Fort Worthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    7h 34m
    $85–179

  4. Fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane AUS - DFW
    2. Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtram tram
    3. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    6h 14m
    $314–799

  5. Bus, train via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1159S
    2. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train Heartland Flyer
    9h 12m
    $52–111

  6. Fly to Dallas, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane AUS - DAL
    2. Take the train from Victory Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    6h 25m
    $76–396

  7. Fly to Will Rogers World Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane plane AUS - OKC
    2. Take the train from Oklahoma City to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    6h 37m
    $389–1,132

Austin to Gainesville by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 253.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Gainesville, Cooke County, TX, USA?

You can take a train from Austin to Gainesville Amtrak via Temple Station and Fort Worth in around 7h 34m.

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