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

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

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane DCA - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    4h 37m
    $182–1,316

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane BWI - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    6h 30m
    $89–1,390

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus Greyhound US0670
    12h 48m
    $101–189

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Gainesville Stationtrain train Crescent
    12h 55m
    $190–390

  5. Drive 571.3 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Gainesvillecar car 571.3 mi
    10h 53m
    $105–151

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane DCA - GSP
    2. Take the bus from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    5h 30m
    $231–1,011

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane DCA - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gainesvillecar car
    5h 23m
    $199–1,032

  8. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane IAD - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    6h 26m
    $159–528

Washington to Gainesville by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 611.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Gainesville, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Gainesville via Charlotte Bus Station and Gainesville in around 12h 48m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Gainesville Station once daily. Tickets cost $190–390 and the journey takes 12h 55m.

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