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

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Gainesville by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane PHL - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    6h 22m
    $105–608

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Gainesville Stationtrain train Crescent
    15h 47m
    $230–480

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus Greyhound US0670
    19h 33m
    $128–240

  4. Drive 713.9 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Gainesvillecar car 713.9 mi
    13h 12m
    $131–189

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane PHL - GSP
    2. Take the bus from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 13m
    $227–960

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane PHL - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gainesvillecar car
    7h 1m
    $200–998

  7. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane ABE - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    8h 22m
    $174–690

  8. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MDT - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    8h 47m
    $271–1,214

  9. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane PHL - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Gainesville Stationtrain train
    9h 53m
    $182–349

Philadelphia to Gainesville by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration15h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 739.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Gainesville, GA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Gainesville Station once daily. Tickets cost $230–480 and the journey takes 15h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Gainesville via Charlotte Bus Station and Gainesville in around 19h 33m.

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