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

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There are 8 ways to get from Phoenix to Gainesville by plane, tram, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Phoenix to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram, train

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane PHX - 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
    7h 7m
    $173–947

  2. Fly Phoenix to Dallas, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane PHX - 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
    7h 25m
    $110–454

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train Heartland Flyer
    22h 13m
    $178–340

  4. Bus, train via Tucson

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Fort Worthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    33h 12m
    $419–875

  5. Drive 1,007.3 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Gainesvillecar car 1,007.3 mi
    16h 52m
    $184–266

  6. Fly Phoenix to Will Rogers World Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane plane PHX - OKC
    2. Take the train from Oklahoma City to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    7h 7m
    $168–680

  7. Fly Phoenix to Abilene, bus, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Abilene (ABI)plane plane PHX - ABI
    2. Take the bus from Abilene to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    8h 41m
    $129–479

  8. Bus to Tucson, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane TUS - DFW
    3. Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtram tram
    4. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    10h 9m
    $141–627

Phoenix to Gainesville by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 958.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Phoenix to Gainesville. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 4 Station, walk to Phoenix (PHX) airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), walk to DFW Airport Terminal B Station, take the vehicle to Fort Worth Central Station, walk to Fort Worth, then take the train to Gainesville Amtrak. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Gainesville Amtrak via Ft Worth Bus Station and Fort Worth in around 22h 13m.

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