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Trains from Jacksonville to Gainesville

🚆 Embark on an exciting journey from Jacksonville to Gainesville by train. Route 1 offers a swift 2-hour, 13-minute ride covering 62.1 miles, with a convenient bus transfer in Winter Haven via the Amtrak Chartered Motorcoach service. 🌄 For a longer but scenic travel option, consider Route 2, taking 10 hours and 5 minutes to reach Gainesville. With two bus transfers first to Tallahassee and then to Miami via Greyhound, this route covers 110 miles of picturesque landscapes. 🌟 Alternatively, Route 3 provides a similar experience to Route 1, with a 2-hour, 44-minute journey covering 62.1 miles and a bus transfer in Winter Haven via the Amtrak Chartered Motorcoach.

Where to stay in Gainesville

There are over 22 hotels to stay in Gainesville. Prices range from $50 per night.

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  • There are two companies that provide train routes from Jacksonville to Gainesville: Amtrak and Greyhound. Amtrak operates a direct bus service that takes approximately 2 hours and 13 minutes to reach Gainesville, covering a distance of 62.1 miles. Greyhound offers a route with a transfer that takes around 10 hours and 5 minutes to reach Gainesville, spanning 110 miles. Both companies provide convenient options for travelers looking to journey between Jacksonville and Gainesville by train.
  • The fastest train route between Jacksonville and Gainesville is operated by Amtrak. This route takes 2 hours and 13 minutes to cover a distance of 62.1 miles. Passengers can board the bus towards Winter Haven at the Jacksonville Amtrak Station, operated by Amtrak Chartered Motorcoach, for a convenient and efficient journey to Gainesville. This option provides a quick and direct connection between the two cities, making it the most time-efficient choice for travelers.
  • There are two train options between Jacksonville and Gainesville operated by Amtrak and Greyhound. The Amtrak route offers a direct bus service that takes 2 hours and 13 minutes to complete the journey, covering a distance of 62.1 miles. The Greyhound route involves a transfer and takes approximately 10 hours and 5 minutes to reach Gainesville, spanning a distance of 110 miles. Both train options provide travelers with convenient ways to travel between Jacksonville and Gainesville.
  • The first train service from Jacksonville to Gainesville departs in the early morning, typically around 5:00 AM. The last train of the day usually leaves Jacksonville in the evening, with departure times varying between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM, depending on the specific route. Travelers can choose from these convenient departure times to plan their journey from Jacksonville to Gainesville by train.
  • There is currently one direct train trip each day between Jacksonville and Gainesville. This direct route takes approximately 2 hours and 13 minutes to cover the distance of 62.1 miles. Travelers can opt for this convenient direct train service to make their journey between Jacksonville and Gainesville with ease and efficiency.

Will you be returning to Jacksonville by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Gainesville to Jacksonville

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