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

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

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane HOU - DCA
    2. Take the bus from Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus bus
    6h 33m
    $264–1,215

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane IAH - IAD
    7h 31m
    $139–583

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus bus 622
    33h 25m
    $231–449

  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 Manassas Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent
    36h 58m
    $503–1,020

  5. Drive 1,339.3 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Gainesvillecar car 1,339.3 mi
    23h 15m
    $245–354

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane IAH - DCA
    2. Take the bus from Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus bus
    7h 8m
    $186–818

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane HOU - BWI
    2. Take the bus from N Fairfax Dr @ N Taylor St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus bus
    7h 51m
    $217–978

  8. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane IAH - BWI
    2. Take the bus from N Fairfax Dr @ N Taylor St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus bus
    8h 29m
    $209–431

Houston to Gainesville by bus and subway

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration33h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,262.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Louisiana St @ Preston St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Dr via Magnolia Transit Center, Houston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform, Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform, and Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St in around 33h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Gainesville via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Manassas Amtrak Station in around 36h 58m.

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