West Palm Beach to Gainesville by train
Gainesville lies 395 km (246 mi) north-west of West Palm Beach, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 21 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 482 km (300 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| West Palm Beach | Gainesville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 120,932 | 145,214 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | West Palm Beach station, West Palm Beach | Old Gainesville Depot |
| Postal codes | 33401–33422 | 32601–32653 |
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Common questions
How far is Gainesville from West Palm Beach?
395 km (246 mi) in a straight line, north-west of West Palm Beach; by road roughly 482 km (300 mi).
How long does it take to get from West Palm Beach to Gainesville by train?
About 5 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between West Palm Beach and Gainesville?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
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.