How much does a train ticket cost from Charleston to Gainesville?

The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to Gainesville start from £140. The average price for this train route is around £359. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Charleston to Gainesville?

The average train journey time from Charleston to Gainesville is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 241 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 22h 10m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charleston to Gainesville route?

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

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charleston to Gainesville?

The earliest train from Charleston to Gainesville departs at 09:15. And the latest train departs at 21:34.

Train Charleston to Gainesville from £140 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Charleston to Gainesville on 12 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	22h 10m	07:25	Gainesville Station	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	1d 9h	07:25	Gainesville Station	No tags
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	22h 10m	07:25	Gainesville Station	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	1d 9h	07:25	Gainesville Station	No tags
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	22h 10m	07:25	Gainesville Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Charleston to Gainesville

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 21 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £89, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

21h 5mAverage duration

239 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£89 - £89	Average duration21h 5m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£140 - £1,128	Average duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5727 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £140

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Charleston to Gainesville?
The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to Gainesville start from £140. The average price for this train route is around £359. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charleston to Gainesville?
The average train journey time from Charleston to Gainesville is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 241 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 22h 10m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charleston to Gainesville route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charleston to Gainesville?
The earliest train from Charleston to Gainesville departs at 09:15. And the latest train departs at 21:34.