Train from Gainesville, GA to Houston, US: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Gainesville to Houston on 13 December
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Gainesville to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 18 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £95, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
18h 20mAverage duration
740 milesDistance
30kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£95 - £224Average duration18h 20m
30kg CO₂e
Average price£143 - £755Average duration1d 11h
109kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gainesville, GA to Houston, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Gainesville to Houston?

    The cheapest train tickets from Gainesville to Houston start from £143. The average price for this train route is around £163. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Gainesville to Houston?

    The average train journey time from Gainesville to Houston is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 743 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Gainesville to Houston route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Gainesville to Houston?

    The earliest train from Gainesville to Houston departs at 07:28. And the latest train departs at 07:28.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gainesville, GA to Houston, US was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £128

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Gainesville, GA to Houston, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £128 to £1,199 for a train ticket from Gainesville, GA to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £128, which is on 2025-12-16.

What's the cheapest way to go from Gainesville, GA to Houston, US?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Gainesville, GA and Houston, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £163 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £143. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Houston, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Gainesville, GA to Houston, US in about 18h 20m – that's the fastest way to get there!

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