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How to get fromGainesville to Readingby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Gainesville to Reading by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Heathcote Blvd @ Trek Way to N Fairfax Dr @ N Lincoln Stbus bus 622
    2. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus bus
    6h 53m
    $59–116

  2. Drive 166 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Readingcar car 166 mi
    3h 34m
    $31–44

  3. Bus via Harrisburg

    1. Take the bus from Heathcote Blvd @ Trek Way to N Fairfax Dr @ N Lincoln Stbus bus 622
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Readingbus bus
    7h 29m
    $39–65

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Heathcote Blvd @ Trek Way to Wilson Blvd @ N Kent Stbus bus 622
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus bus
    8h 21m
    $44–71

Gainesville to Reading by bus, subway, and train

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Gainesville, VA, USA and Reading, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Heathcote Blvd @ Trek Way to Reading via N Fairfax Dr @ N Lincoln St, Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 7h 29m.

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