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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 3 atDeparture city: GainesvilleDeparture location: Gainesville, TXArrival time: May 3 atDestination city: AustinDestination location: Austin, TXOperated by: Amtrak
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Gainesville to AustinAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 6 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Gainesville to Austin: Trip Overview
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Based on 5086 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $34.00
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Gainesville to Austin Train
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The cheapest trip from Gainesville to Austin was searched and found on Apr 28, 2025 with a price of $31To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Gainesville to Austin, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $31 to $189 for a train ticket from Gainesville to Austin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-05-03.
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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Gainesville to Austin 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.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Austin, 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.
By choosing the train between Gainesville and Austin, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Gainesville to Austin, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
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.
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 Gainesville to Austin?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Gainesville and Austin is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $43 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $34. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Austin, choose the train, as it will take you from Gainesville to Austin in about 6h 25m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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