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How to get fromGainesville to Chapel Hillby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Gainesville to Chapel Hill by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durhambus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    8h 7m
    $64–121

  2. Drive 322.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Chapel Hillcar car 322.1 mi
    6h 19m
    $59–85

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Gainesville Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    9h 10m
    $113–240

  4. Bus, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ATL - RDU
    5h 35m
    $208–538

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gainesville Station to Greensborotrain train Crescent
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Depot to N Columbia St at W Franklin Stbus bus 4
    9h 24m
    $97–200

  6. Bus, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane ATL - GSO
    3. Take the bus from Coble Transportation Center to N Columbia St at W Franklin Stbus bus
    6h 40m
    $136–705

Gainesville to Chapel Hill by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 360.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Gainesville, GA, USA and Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Gainesville to E Franklin St at Varsity Theatre via Gainesville, Charlotte Bus Station, Durham, and Durham Station in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gainesville Station to E Franklin St at Varsity Theatre via Charlotte Amtrak Station, Durham Amtrak Station, and Durham Station in around 9h 10m.

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