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

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Gainesville by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane AUS - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    6h 31m
    $228–547

  2. Drive 971.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Austin to Gainesvillecar car 971.6 mi
    16h 32m
    $178–257

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Houston - Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    21h 3m
    $219–392

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gainesville Stationtrain train Crescent
    24h 41m
    $263–515

  5. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane AUS - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gainesvillecar car
    7h 21m
    $228–1,047

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SAT - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    8h 31m
    $262–1,071

  7. Bus via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    26h 23m

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gainesville Stationtrain train
    34h 50m
    $387–814

Austin to Gainesville by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration24h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 882.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Austin to Gainesville via Houston - Downtown, Travis St @ Polk St, Congress St @ Milam St, Franklin St @ Milam St, Magnolia Transit Center, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, Buford Hwy @ Mcelroy Rd, Doraville Station - Bay D, Atlanta, and BB Wireless - Gainesville in around 21h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Gainesville Station via San Antonio Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 34h 50m.

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