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How to get fromGainesville to Raleighby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    7h 8m
    $63–115

  2. Drive 338.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Raleighcar car 338.2 mi
    6h 38m
    $62–90

  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 Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    8h 58m
    $122–257

  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 29m
    $225–585

  5. Bus, fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane ATL - OAJ
    3. Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Raleighcar car
    5h 57m
    $105–450

  6. Bus, fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane ATL - FAY
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 3m
    $106–440

  7. Bus, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    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 train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    6h 39m
    $167–722

  8. Bus, fly to Wilmington International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane ATL - ILM
    3. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 59m
    $121–490

Gainesville to Raleigh by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Gainesville, GA, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Gainesville to Raleigh Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gainesville Station to Raleigh Union Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station in around 8h 58m.

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