There are 4 ways to get from Gainesville to Anniston by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Annistonbus Greyhound US0622s / ...
3h 38m$32–55Drive 142 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gainesville to Annistoncar 142 mi
2h 28m$26–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Gainesville Station to Anniston Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
4h$45–100Bus, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane ATL - BHM
- Take the taxi from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Annistontaxi
4h 26m$222–742
Gainesville to Anniston by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Anniston is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Anniston is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Anniston. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Anniston via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gainesville Station station and arriving at Anniston Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Gainesville and Anniston is 145 miles. The road distance is 142.8 miles.
The best way to get from Gainesville to Anniston without a car is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Gainesville to Anniston, including transfers.
Gainesville to Anniston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gainesville station.
Gainesville to Anniston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Gainesville Station.
The best way to get from Gainesville to Anniston is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Gainesville, GA, USA and Anniston, AL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Gainesville to Anniston via Gainesville and Atlanta Bus Station in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Gainesville Station to Anniston Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gainesville Station to Anniston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Anniston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
American Cab
- Phone
- +1 205-322-2222
Birmingham Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 205-222-2222
- Website
- birminghamyellowcab.com
Silver Cab Company
- Phone
- +1 205-701-2222
- Website
- silvercab.us
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More Questions & Answers
Gainesville to Anniston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Anniston is 1h behind Gainesville. It is currently 6:12 AM in Gainesville and 5:12 AM in Anniston.
Gainesville to Anniston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Anniston Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Anniston is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Gainesville to Anniston.
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