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

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Gaston by train, car, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Gastoncar car
    6h 37m
    $82–739

  2. Drive 323.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Gastoncar car 323.9 mi
    5h 53m
    $60–86

  3. Train, bus, taxi via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Gastontaxi taxi
    7h 20m
    $144–798

  4. Fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane PHL - ORF
    2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Gastoncar car
    4h 55m
    $80–458

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Gastontaxi taxi
    8h 7m
    $133–204

  6. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Gastontaxi taxi
    8h 32m
    $174–296

  7. Bus, taxi via Philadelphia

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Gastontaxi taxi
    9h 27m
    $144–238

  8. Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane PHL - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Gastontaxi taxi
    6h 53m
    $165–596

  9. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PHL - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Durham to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Gastontaxi taxi
    7h 30m
    $175–507

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 331.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Gaston, Northampton County, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Gaston. However, you can take the train to Washington Union Station, take the train to Petersburg Amtrak Station, then drive to Gaston. Alternatively, you can take the train to Washington Union Station, walk to Washington Union Station, take the bus to South Hill, then take the taxi to Gaston.

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