Cheap train tickets from Atlanta, GA to Gainesville, GA

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Trip Summary

There is one daily train from Atlanta, GA to Gainesville, GA. Traveling by train from Atlanta, GA to Gainesville, GA usually takes 52 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.

Distance: 50 mi (80 km)
Fastest train: 52m
Lowest price: DKK 164.49
Trains per day: 1
Most frequent service: Amtrak Crescent
Train lines: 1

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Atlanta, GA to Gainesville, GA Train Schedule

Is it better to travel by bus or train from Atlanta, GA to Gainesville, GA?

There are usually 1 daily bus trips available from Atlanta, GA to Gainesville, GA.

	Train	Bus
Avg. Price	Avg. PriceDKK 164.49	Avg. PriceDKK 94.48Cheaper
Daily Trips	Daily Trips1	Daily Trips1
Duration	Duration52mFaster	Duration1h 25m

There are several train options that can take you from Atlanta, GA to Gainesville, GA:

Amtrak Crescent tickets: DKK 164 one-way

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Which train should you take from Atlanta, GA to Gainesville, GA?

Amtrak Crescent is the one and only train line which connects Atlanta, GA to Gainesville, GA. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.

Train	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Amtrak Crescent	1	52m	DKK 164.49

The Crescent is Amtrak’s passenger train service that runs from New York to New Orleans by way of Atlanta. As an overnight service, the Crescent offers a variety of amenities and accommodation options. There’s also a café car where you can enjoy freshly prepared meals and a variety of soft and alcoholic beverages. Like all Amtrak trains, the Crescent offers free WiFi, power outlets and extra legroom. Train trips from Atlanta, GA to Gainesville, GA take about 0 hours and 52 minutes and the cost of a one-way train ticket on the Crescent starts from DKK 164.49.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Atlanta, GA to Gainesville, GA

Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Gainesville, GA with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains. You can also take a train for your return trip from Gainesville, GA to Atlanta, GA. If you're not set on traveling by train, you could always take the bus from Atlanta, GA to Gainesville, GA for DKK 72.

Trains per day

Direct trains

The distance between Atlanta, GA and Gainesville, GA is approximately 50 miles, or 80 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 52 minutes, It's a short and pleasant ride; the train is a perfect way to get to Gainesville, GA.

Distance (mi)

Distance (km)

Most days, there is only one train which leaves Atlanta, GA at 11:29pm and arrives in Gainesville, GA within the hour.

First train

11:29pm

Last train

11:29pm

Trains from Atlanta, GA to Gainesville, GA are the most crowded on Sunday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

Busiest

Sunday

Least crowded

Monday

City Information

Atlanta

Atlanta is the capital of Georgia and the largest city in the Peach State. Located in the heart of America’s South, Atlanta is one of the foremost economic and cultural hubs in the region and the United States in general. As such, it's among the best vacation destinations in Georgia.

The city has played a major role in the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. As a result, across Atlanta you can find various museums and points of interest dedicated to the lives and works of various key figures in those events, including the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site and the Atlanta History Center. Unsurprisingly, Atlanta is an important stop on our MLK Jr. itinerary.

Atlanta is also a key hub for the U.S. entertainment industry, and it offers some of the best nightlife experiences in the country. Here, you will find some of the finest craft beer in America and enjoy some of the best and most authentic southern food.

Atlanta is easily accessible by both bus and train from various parts of the country, and the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s location on the city’s outskirts makes it easy to travel to Atlanta from all over the world.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Atlanta, GA?

Main departure station: Peachtree Station - 1688 Peachtree St NW

Peachtree Station - 1688 Peachtree St NW - ATLAMT-0

Located at 1688 Peachtree Street NW in Atlanta’s Brookwood Hills neighborhood, the historic two-track Peachtree Train Station opened in 1918 in the style of an Italian Renaissance pavilion. The station, which is now on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, features classic pilasters and columns. More than 70,000 passengers travel on Amtrak’s Crescent train services from Peachtree Station to major destinations including New Orleans, New York, and Washington D.C. Within the station building are two waiting rooms, restrooms, vending machines, and a ticket sales office. The station has accessible entrances and limited paid parking.

All train stations in Atlanta, GA:

Peachtree Station - 1688 Peachtree St NW

Where is the train station in Gainesville, GA?

Main arrival station: 116 Industrial Blvd

Gainesville, GA has one train station.

All train stations in Gainesville, GA:

116 Industrial Blvd

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