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How to get fromHouston to Gainesvilleby bus, train, car, plane, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Houston to Gainesville by bus, train, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus bus Houston
    2. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train Heartland Flyer
    6h 9m
    $148–182

  2. Drive 308.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Houston to Gainesvillecar car 308.7 mi
    4h 53m
    $57–82

  3. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Dallas, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane HOU - 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 31m
    $96–505

  4. Bus, train via Downtown Houston

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Fort Worth Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2240
    2. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train Heartland Flyer
    7h 33m
    $65–116

  5. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane HOU - 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 24m
    $99–598

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane IAH - 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 49m
    $186–451

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Will Rogers World Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane plane HOU - OKC
    2. Take the train from Oklahoma City to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    6h 38m
    $179–831

Houston to Gainesville by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 327.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Houston to Gainesville. However, you can take the bus to Fort Worth, walk to Fort Worth, then take the train to Gainesville Amtrak. Alternatively, you can drive from Houston to Gainesville in around 4h 53m.

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