Trains tickets from Durham, NC, US to Gainesville, GA

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TodayJun 29
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TueJul 1
from $131
WedJul 2
from $185
ThuJul 3
from $94
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: Durham
    Departure location: Durham Station
    Arrival time: July 2 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: Durham
    Departure location: Durham Station
    Arrival time: July 2 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: Durham
    Departure location: Durham Station
    Arrival time: July 2 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Durham to Gainesville.

Bus
Average Price$59 - $195Average Duration7h 45m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$94 - $185Average Duration12h 24m
44kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Durham to Gainesville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 7 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
7h 45mAverage Duration
$59Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Train Durham to Gainesville: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$131
Average train trip duration12h 24m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:01pm
Distance301 miles (485 km)

Durham to Gainesville Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
06/27
$107
06/28
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Today
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06/30
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07/01
$125
07/02
$177
07/03
$89
07/04
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Durham to Gainesville was searched and found on Jul 3, 2025 with a price of $89

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

You can expect to pay from $89 to $485 for a train ticket from Durham to Gainesville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $89 which is on 2025-07-03.

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 Durham 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.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Gainesville, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Durham 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.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Durham to Gainesville.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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Train from Gainesville to Durham

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