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Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Charlotte to Gainesville. The train trip from Charlotte to Gainesville is usually about 4 hours and 30 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
Distance | 181 mi (291 km) |
Fastest train | 4h 30m |
Lowest price | RON 205.45 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Crescent |
Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Charlotte to Gainesville?
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Charlotte, NC to Gainesville, GA was RON 205.45. At this price, taking the train is the cheap and easy way to go. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Gainesville if you book your train tickets at least 11 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra RON 51.36.
Monthly average prices
Which train should you take from Charlotte to Gainesville?
Amtrak Crescent is the one and only train line which connects Charlotte to Gainesville. 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 | 4h 30m | RON 260.31 |
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 Charlotte to Gainesville take about 4 hours and 30 minutes and the cost of a one-way train ticket on the Crescent starts from RON 205.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Charlotte and Gainesville is approximately 181 miles, or 291 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 30 minutes,
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Charlotte to Gainesville tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Charlotte at 2:00am and arrives in Gainesville around 4 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Gainesville 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 to Charlotte.
City Information
Charlotte
A mecca for fans of speed in general and for NASCAR in particular, Charlotte is a burgeoning urban center that still retains its southern charm. Even if you are not a hardcore fan of NASCAR, it is still worth taking the time to check it out. Housing more than just plaques dedicated to legendary drivers, the museum also features high-tech exhibits, as well as racing simulators to keep you enthralled. If cars are not your thing, the bustling Uptown area, which houses the city’s top museums such as Discovery Place or Mint Museum Uptown, will offer a day’s worth of interesting facts to enjoy. When you wish to get away from the hustle and bustle of Uptown, Freedom Park, located about three miles north of the city center, provides a natural refuge where you can recover.
Charlotte’s food scene is brimming with life, as modernized Southern staples take the city by storm. Perhaps the best place to enjoy the tastiest Southern dishes in town is at Price’s Chicken Coop. If you are looking to enjoy some fine barbecues, Midwood Smokehouse or Noble Smoke might have what you need.
Charlotte’s busiest bus station is at W 4th St in the heart of the city, offering bus trips by several carriers like Greyhound and Jefferson Lines to other cities such as Richmond or New York. The city is served by three Amtrak lines: the Crescent, the Carolinian, and the Piedmont. Travelers can catch these trains at the station on Tryon St in Lockwood. The main airport of the city is the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, which is the sixth-busiest airport in the country. It is located 6 miles from the city center.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Charlotte?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: 1914 N Tryon St
The busiest train station in North Carolina is located at 1914 N Tryon St, slightly northeast of downtown Charlotte. This station is the origin point for the Amtrak Carolinian to New York City and the Amtrak Piedmont to Raleigh. The Amtrak Crescent also stops in Charlotte on its route from New York City to New Orleans. The station has free parking and vending machines onsite, and is close to several stations for the local LYNX light rail.
All train stations in Charlotte:
1914 N Tryon St
Where is the train station in Gainesville?
Main arrival station: 116 Industrial Blvd
Gainesville has one train station.
All train stations in Gainesville:
116 Industrial Blvd
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