Gainesville to Mobile by train
Mobile lies 562 km (349 mi) west of Gainesville, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 36 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 685 km (426 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Gainesville | Mobile | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 145,214 | 183,289 |
| Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Old Gainesville Depot | Gulf, Mobile, and Ohio Passenger Terminal |
| Postal codes | 32601–32653 | 36601–36695 |
Clocks in Mobile are 1 h behind Gainesville right now, so a 7 h 36 min journey lands only 6 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Mobile from Gainesville?
562 km (349 mi) in a straight line, west of Gainesville; by road roughly 685 km (426 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gainesville to Mobile by train?
About 7 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gainesville and Mobile?
Mobile is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.