How much is the train ticket from Gainesville to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Gainesville to Washington start from R 2 162. The average price for this train route is around R 3 160. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Gainesville to Washington?

The average train journey time from Gainesville to Washington is 13h 23m, covering a distance of 795 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13h 23m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Gainesville to Washington 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 Gainesville to Washington?

The earliest train from Gainesville to Washington departs at 00:24. And the latest train departs at 00:24.

Train Gainesville to Washington from R 2 068 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Gainesville to Washington on 21 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	00:24	Gainesville Station	13h 23m	13:47	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	00:24	Gainesville Station	13h 23m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	00:24	Gainesville Station	16h 7m	16:31	Union Station	No tags
Train	00:24	Gainesville Station	16h 7m	16:31	Union Station	No tags
Train	00:24	Gainesville Station	16h 7m	16:31	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:04 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Gainesville to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 13 hours 23 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 162, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

13h 23mAverage duration

795 kmDistance

72kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 502 - R 4 279	Average duration18h	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 162 - R 9 309	Average duration13h 23m	CO₂ emissions 72kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 773 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5773 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 162

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gainesville, GA to Washington, DC, US by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Gainesville to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Gainesville to Washington start from R 2 162. The average price for this train route is around R 3 160. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Gainesville to Washington?
The average train journey time from Gainesville to Washington is 13h 23m, covering a distance of 795 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13h 23m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Gainesville to Washington 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 Gainesville to Washington?
The earliest train from Gainesville to Washington departs at 00:24. And the latest train departs at 00:24.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

18/03

R 3 032

19/03

R 3 733

Today

R 5 276

21/03

R 5 346

22/03

No data

23/03

R 3 032

24/03

R 2 401

25/03

R 2 489

The cheapest trip from Gainesville, GA to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 24 Mar 2026 with a price of R 2 401

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 401 to R 12 426 for a train ticket from Gainesville, GA to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 401, which is on 2026-03-24.