5.0
Pros: very spacious and comfortable seat. Cons: on time performance. Tips: Amtrak is very cost effective.
Pros: very spacious and comfortable seat. Cons: on time performance. Tips: Amtrak is very cost effective.
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There are 4 daily trains from Fort Worth to Gainesville. Traveling by train from Fort Worth to Gainesville usually takes around 20 hours and 24 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Heartland Flyer train can make the trip in one hour and 3 minutes.
Distance | 61 mi (99 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 3m |
Lowest price | $16.67 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 2 |
Overall score for trains from Fort Worth to Gainesville
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: very spacious and comfortable seat. Cons: on time performance. Tips: Amtrak is very cost effective.
Pros: very spacious and comfortable seat. Cons: on time performance. Tips: Amtrak is very cost effective.
In the last month, $16.67 was the average price of a train ticket from Fort Worth, TX to Gainesville, TX. This is about as inexpensive as train tickets ever get. You can expect to find tickets at that price or lower if you book your trip at least 21 days in advance. Otherwise, expect to pay around $146.97 more than that for a same-day booking.
If you are trying to decide when to travel from Fort Worth to Gainesville by train so you can score the best possible deal, your best bet would be to plan your trip for December. That’s when the average price for a train ticket is expected to be just C$17 – the lowest of the year.
Alternatively, if you plan to travel from Fort Worth to Gainesville in April, expect to spend more on your train trip, as the average ticket price usually surges to C$162 at that time of year. However, if you book your trip ahead of time, you have a high chance of scoring a ticket at a lower price.
If you want to score the best deal, you should plan to book your train trip online on Wanderu at least 21 days ahead of time. If you do that, your train ticket to Gainesville from Fort Worth will be about C$146.97 cheaper compared to what you would pay if you book at the last minute.
2 train services operate from Fort Worth to Gainesville. Amtrak usually has more trains scheduled, with 4 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 4 | 1d 2h 29m | $191.02 |
Amtrak Heartland Flyer | 1 | 1h 3m | $16.67 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 4 Amtrak trains from Fort Worth to Gainesville every day, as well as 4 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $28.
The Heartland Flyer is a train route operated by the largest passenger rail system in the United States, Amtrak. The Heartland Flyer runs from Oklahoma City to Fort Worth daily. This comfortable and reliable service offers reclining seats, power outlets, and a cafe car where passengers can purchase food and drinks. The Heartland Flyer is also one of several Amtrak trains that allows checked bicycles. The train runs 1 daily trips from Fort Worth to Gainesville, each taking about 1 hours and 3 minutes.
Is it safe to travel by train from Fort Worth to Gainesville during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Our train partners have implemented several different policies to keep you safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. From limiting vehicle capacity to enhancing cleaning protocols and upgrading air filters, train carriers are committed to maintaining a safe environment. For details on what each company is doing to ensure their fleet remains safe for travel, click here.
In addition, federal law requires all train passengers to wear a face covering for the entire duration of the trip. Please make sure you are wearing a face mask or you may not be allowed to board the train.
Please visit our COVID-19 Travel Guide for more information on all carrier policies and the latest travel advisories issued by every U.S. state, Canadian province, and European country.
Can you take a train all the way from Fort Worth to Gainesville?
How long is the train journey from Fort Worth to Gainesville?
When are trains the most crowded?
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Fort Worth to Gainesville on Wednesday. Tickets for Wednesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Friday. Friday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
When are the first and last trains of the day?
The earliest train departs Fort Worth at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Is there a direct train from Fort Worth to Gainesville?
There are 4 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Fort Worth to Gainesville. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Gainesville to Fort Worth.
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Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Much more than an afterthought to nearby Dallas, Fort Worth is an exciting destination in its own right. Fort Worth is one of the largest cities in Texas and in the United States overall, because, as we all know, everything is bigger in Texas. With the motto "City of Cowboys and Culture," Fort Worth has activities, sights, and experiences to deliver on both of those fronts.
If you dressed as a cowboy for Halloween as a child (or last year), your first stop should be the Fort Worth Stockyards. Once a livestock market, the Stockyards are now a National Historic District characterized by restaurants, bars, Old-West themed shopping, and live music. Here you can see real Texas Longhorns on a cattle drive twice a day, or attend the Stockyards Championship Rodeo, held every weekend at the Cowtown Coliseum. Can you see why we named Fort Worth one of the best vacation destinations in Texas?
If you're more intrigued by Fort Worth's cultural offerings, you'll be wowed by the breadth of museums to visit. Admire the art at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth or the Kimbell Art Museum (whose architecture is a work of art in itself). Outdoor oases like the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and Fort Worth Water Gardens will bring a breath of fresh air - not to mention a chance to dip your feet in the water to cool off.
Luckily, there's no need to ride a horse into Cowtown. Bus service from several local and national carriers, as well as Amtrak train service, make it easy to get to Fort Worth from cities throughout the U.S. Plus, with proximity to one of the world's busiest airports, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, you can visit Fort Worth from nearly anywhere on the globe.
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Link to image attributionWhen it opened in 2001, Fort Worth Central Station consolidated transit services via train and bus into one convenient hub. Located in Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth, the station features soaring ceilings and an iconic clock tower. The station serves Amtrak’s Texas Eagle and Heartland Flyer lines, as well as bus service on Jefferson Lines. Local commuter rail and Trinity Metro buses connect from Central Station to areas throughout Fort Worth. Hotels and restaurants are within walking distance of the station, and business travelers will be happy to know the convention center is only 2 blocks away.
Central Station
350 Hoefgen St
Union Station - 400 S Houston St
250 N Lamar Blvd
Bus Terminal - 2121 Main St
Amtrak Blvd
338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station
118 E First St - Union Pacific Yard Office
Union Station - 30 W Pershing Rd
902 Washington Ave
Union Term - 1001 Loyola Ave
1400 W Markham St
110 Callahan Dr
485 West Van Vleek Street
Penn Station
Gainesville has one train station.
605 E California St
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