The cheapest and fastest trains from Gainesville, VA to New York, NY
Cheapest price
$91
Average price
$164
Fastest journey
4 h 48 m
Average duration
5 h 12 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
375 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gainesville, VA to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gainesville, VA to New York, NY will cost around $164 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
Of the 7 trains that leave Gainesville, VA for New York, NY on Wed, Apr 15, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Apr 15 the direct trains cover the 375 km distance in an average of 5 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 48 m .
On Wed, Apr 15 the slowest trains will take 5 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
66 Northeast Regional8:30 PM8h41Manassas Station, Manassas, VA5:11 AMPenn Station, New York, NY$911One-way0 transfers
178 Northeast Regional2:09 PM5h15Burke Centre Station, Burke, VA7:24 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1551One-way0 transfers
20 Crescent12:25 PM6h17Manassas Station, Manassas, VA6:42 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1571One-way0 transfers
138 Northeast Regional4:42 PM5h35Woodbridge Station, Woodbridge, VA10:17 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1851One-way0 transfers
86 Northeast Regional7:26 AM4h49Woodbridge Station, Woodbridge, VA12:15 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1851One-way0 transfers
50 Cardinal5:35 PM4h48Manassas Station, Manassas, VA10:23 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1861One-way0 transfers
86 Northeast Regional7:26 AM4h49Woodbridge Station, Woodbridge, VA12:15 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1851One-way0 transfers
178 Northeast Regional2:09 PM5h15Burke Centre Station, Burke, VA7:24 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1551One-way0 transfers
178 Northeast Regional1:52 PM5h32Manassas Station, Manassas, VA7:24 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1861One-way0 transfers
138 Northeast Regional4:42 PM5h35Woodbridge Station, Woodbridge, VA10:17 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1851One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Gainesville, VA to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gainesville, VA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $69.
Distance: 233 miles (375 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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$93 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $160 Average price |
6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gainesville, VA to New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Gainesville, VA to New York, NY trains for today, Tuesday, April 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
138 Northeast Regional | 8:42 PM Woodbridge Station, Woodbridge, VA | 5h35 | 2:17 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, April 15 | |||||
66 Northeast Regional | 12:30 AM Manassas Station, Manassas, VA | 8h41 | 9:11 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 11:26 AM Woodbridge Station, Woodbridge, VA | 4h49 | 4:15 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 Crescent | 4:25 PM Manassas Station, Manassas, VA | 6h17 | 10:42 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 5:52 PM Manassas Station, Manassas, VA | 5h32 | 11:24 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 6:09 PM Burke Centre Station, Burke, VA | 5h15 | 11:24 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gainesville, VA to New York, NY
Trains from Gainesville, VA to New York, NY run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 233 miles (375 km) distance in 4h 37m.
Distance 233 miles (375 km) |
Average train duration 5h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 4h 37m |
First train 4:09 AM |
Last train 8:30 PM |
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FAQs: Trains from Gainesville, VA to New York, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gainesville, VA to New York, NY by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Gainesville, VA to New York, NY
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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