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

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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Gainesville by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus bus 622
    4h 13m
    $53–97

  2. Drive 171.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Gainesvillecar car 171.1 mi
    3h 8m
    $32–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Arlingtonbus bus FlixBus N2601
    2. Take the bus from Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus bus 622
    5h 20m
    $34–49

  4. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PHL - DCA
    2. Take the bus from Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus bus
    5h 1m
    $91–617

  5. Bus via Washington

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus bus Washington
    2. Take the bus from N Fairfax Dr @ N Taylor St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus bus 622
    6h 9m
    $58–114

  6. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PHL - IAD
    5h 6m
    $929–1,232

Philadelphia to Gainesville by train, subway, and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Dr via Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 3 times a day.

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