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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Gainesby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Gaines by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Williamsport, Pabus bus 29
    3. Drive from Williamsport, Pa to Gainescar car
    6h 25m
    $64–138

  2. Drive 227.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Gainescar car 227.3 mi
    4h 44m
    $42–60

  3. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane PHL - SCE
    2. Drive from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Gainescar car
    5h 2m
    $70–419

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Williamsport, Pabus bus 21
    2. Drive from Williamsport, Pa to Gainescar car
    6h 34m
    $44–132

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Corningbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Corning to Gainestaxi taxi
    7h 34m
    $175–244

  6. Fly to Rochester, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane PHL - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Hornellbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Hornell to Gainestaxi taxi
    7h 16m
    $240–892

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 252.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Gaines, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Gaines. However, you can take the train to Harrisburg, walk to Harrisburg, Pa, take the bus to Williamsport, Pa, then drive to Gaines. Alternatively, you can drive from Philadelphia to Gaines in around 4h 44m.

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