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

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There are 10 ways to get from Houston to Gainesville by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane HOU - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    6h 22m
    $408–946

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus Greyhound US0670
    20h 16m
    $139–281

  3. Bus via Chamblee

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus Charlotte
    17h 42m
    $178–317

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gainesville Stationtrain train Crescent
    24h 41m
    $299–620

  5. Drive 845.4 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Gainesvillecar car 845.4 mi
    13h 53m
    $155–223

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane IAH - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    6h 54m
    $150–699

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane HOU - BHM
    2. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Gainesvillecar car
    6h 25m
    $206–1,006

  8. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane IAH - BHM
    2. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Gainesvillecar car
    7h 2m
    $158–709

  9. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane IAH - GSP
    2. Take the bus from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    8h 4m
    $237–911

  10. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane IAH - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gainesvillecar car
    7h 45m
    $190–849

Houston to Gainesville by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration24h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$299Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 767.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Louisiana St @ Preston St to Gainesville via Magnolia Transit Center, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, Buford Hwy @ Mcelroy Rd, Doraville Station - Bay D, Atlanta, and BB Wireless - Gainesville in around 17h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Gainesville Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 24h 41m.

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