Trains to Gainesville
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 1 railway station in Gainesville: Old Gainesville Depot. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Gainesville
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville to Jacksonville | United States | 99 km (62 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Gainesville to Orlando | United States | 154 km (96 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Gainesville to Lakeland | United States | 183 km (114 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Gainesville to Clearwater | United States | 193 km (120 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Gainesville to Tallahassee | United States | 208 km (129 mi) | about 2 h 49 min |
| Gainesville to St. Petersburg | United States | 212 km (132 mi) | about 2 h 52 min |
| Gainesville to Savannah | United States | 295 km (183 mi) | about 3 h 59 min |
| Gainesville to West Palm Beach | United States | 395 km (246 mi) | about 5 h 21 min |
| Gainesville to Charleston | United States | 415 km (258 mi) | about 5 h 37 min |
| Gainesville to North Charleston | United States | 420 km (261 mi) | about 5 h 41 min |
| Gainesville to Pompano Beach | United States | 437 km (271 mi) | about 5 h 55 min |
| Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale | United States | 447 km (278 mi) | about 6 h 3 min |
| Gainesville to New York City | United States | 1,442 km (896 mi) | about 19 h 31 min |
| Gainesville to Brooklyn | United States | 1,439 km (894 mi) | about 19 h 28 min |
| Gainesville to Chicago | United States | 1,438 km (894 mi) | about 19 h 27 min |
| Gainesville to Queens | United States | 1,447 km (899 mi) | about 19 h 35 min |
| Gainesville to Houston | United States | 1,259 km (782 mi) | about 17 h 2 min |
| Gainesville to Philadelphia | United States | 1,318 km (819 mi) | about 17 h 50 min |
| Gainesville to Manhattan | United States | 1,450 km (901 mi) | about 19 h 37 min |
| Gainesville to The Bronx | United States | 1,461 km (908 mi) | about 19 h 46 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Gainesville have?
Old Gainesville Depot.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.