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How to get fromWest Chester to Gettysburgby bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from West Chester to Gettysburg by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Line 135 bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from High St & Chestnut St to Lancaster Av & Stuart Avbus bus 135
    2. Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to Harrisburgtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Harrisburg to Gettysburgtaxi taxi
    3h 38m
    $141–198

  2. Drive  95.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Chester to Gettysburgcar car 95.8 mi
    2h 15m
    $18–26

  3. Line 104 bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane PHL - MDT
    3. Take the taxi from Harrisburg-Airport-MDT to Gettysburgtaxi taxi
    4h 52m
    $204–559

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Market Square Transfer Center to Walmartbus bus C / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Walmart to Gettysburgtaxi taxi
    5h 22m
    $107–160

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 119 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between West Chester, PA, USA and Gettysburg, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from West Chester to Gettysburg. However, you can take the line 135 bus to Lancaster Av & Stuart Av, walk to Downingtown Amtrak, take the train to Harrisburg, then take the taxi to Gettysburg. Alternatively, you can drive from West Chester to Gettysburg in around 2h 15m.

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