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How to get fromPhiladelphia Airport (PHL) to Gainesvilleby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Gainesville by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane PHL - GNV
    5h 29m
    $122–585

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Silver Meteor
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    21h 51m
    $294–624

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    22h 33m
    $151–253

  4. Drive 898.3 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Gainesvillecar car 898.3 mi
    15h 24m
    $164–237

  5. Fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane PHL - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    6h 21m
    $122–320

  6. Fly to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane PHL - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    6h 16m
    $176–549

  7. Fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane PHL - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 24m
    $142–494

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Gainesville by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$294Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 815.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A to Gainesville via Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS, Broad St & Snyder Av, Broad St & Walnut St, Philadelphia Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Jacksonville in around 22h 33m.

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