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

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Gainesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Gainesville Stationtrain train Crescent
    8h 40m
    $121–254

  2. Drive 337.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Gainesvillecar car 337.9 mi
    6h 41m
    $62–90

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus Greyhound US0670
    10h 6m
    $66–134

  4. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane RDU - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    5h 51m
    $250–698

  5. Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)car car
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane OAJ - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    6h 35m
    $136–602

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane GSO - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    6h 58m
    $188–788

  7. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane FAY - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 48m
    $138–595

Raleigh to Gainesville by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 380.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Gainesville Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Gainesville once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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