Trains tickets from Gainesville (GA) to Washington (DC), US

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SatJun 14
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 8 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville Station
    Arrival time: June 8 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 8 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville Station
    Arrival time: June 8 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 8 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville Station
    Arrival time: June 8 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 8 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville Station
    Arrival time: June 8 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 8 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville Station
    Arrival time: June 8 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Gainesville to Washington.

Average Price$83 - $202Average Duration18h 20m
20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$168 - $314Average Duration13h 23m
72kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Gainesville to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 13 hours 23 minutes and with fares starting at just $168, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
13h 23mAverage Duration
$168Cheapest ticket
72kgCO₂ emissions

Train Gainesville to Washington: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$217
Average train trip duration13h 23m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure12:24am
Distance493 miles (795 km)

Gainesville to Washington Train

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

Best price found
06/05
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06/06
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Today
$251
06/08
$239
06/09
$255
06/10
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06/11
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06/12
$200
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gainesville to Washington was searched and found on Jun 12, 2025 with a price of $200

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

You can expect to pay from $200 to $791 for a train ticket from Gainesville to Washington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $200 which is on 2025-06-12.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Gainesville and Washington is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Washington.

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

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Gainesville and Washington, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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.

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.

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