Trains tickets from Austin (TX), US to Gainesville (TX)

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TodayApr 25
TomorrowApr 26
from $32
SunApr 27
MonApr 28
from $31
TueApr 29
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WedApr 30
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin, TX
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin, TX
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Gainesville.

Average Price$45 - $159Average Duration12h 55m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$34 - $61Average Duration9h 4m
34kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Austin to Gainesville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 9 hours 4 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
9h 4mAverage Duration
$34Cheapest ticket
34kgCO₂ emissions

Train Austin to Gainesville: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$42
Average train trip duration9h 4m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:24am
Distance235 miles (378 km)

Austin to Gainesville Train

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

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04/26
$32
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04/28
$31
04/29
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04/30
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Austin to Gainesville was searched and found on Apr 28, 2025 with a price of $31

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

You can expect to pay from $31 to $136 for a train ticket from Austin to Gainesville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-04-28.

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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.

By choosing the train between Austin and Gainesville, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Austin to Gainesville while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Austin 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 $42 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 Gainesville, choose the train, as it will take you from Austin to Gainesville in about 9h 4m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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