Gainesville to Miami by train
Miami lies 479 km (298 mi) south-east of Gainesville, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 29 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 585 km (363 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Gainesville | Miami | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 145,214 | 487,014 |
| Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Old Gainesville Depot | Miami station |
| Postal codes | 32601–32653 | 33101–33299 |
Where to book trains from Gainesville to Miami
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Staying in Miami
Our booking partner lists 2,460+ places to stay in Miami (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 709 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (440), and 30 are five-star. Across 321 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 415,905 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Miami from Gainesville?
479 km (298 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Gainesville; by road roughly 585 km (363 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gainesville to Miami by train?
About 6 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gainesville and Miami?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where can I stay in Miami?
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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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.