Trains tickets from Charleston (SC), US to Gainesville (FL)

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Gainesville.

Average Price$96 - $96Average Duration16h 35m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$72 - $85Average Duration13h 13m
38kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Charleston to Gainesville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 13 hours 13 minutes and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
13h 13mAverage Duration
$72Cheapest ticket
38kgCO₂ emissions

Train Charleston to Gainesville: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$76
Average train trip duration13h 13m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:37pm
Distance260 miles (419 km)

Charleston to Gainesville Train

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Charleston - Gainesville

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Charleston to Gainesville is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Gainesville you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Charleston and Gainesville compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

What's the cheapest way to go from Charleston to Gainesville?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Charleston and Gainesville is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $76 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $72. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Gainesville, choose the train, as it will take you from Charleston to Gainesville in about 13h 13m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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