There are 3 ways to get from West Chester to Gettysburg by bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 135 bus, train, taxi
best- Take the bus from High St & Chestnut St to Lancaster Av & Stuart Avbus 135
- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the taxi from Harrisburg to Gettysburgtaxi
3h 38m$136–193Drive 95.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Chester to Gettysburgcar 95.8 mi
2h 15m$18–26Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Market Square Transfer Center to Walmartbus C / ...
- Take the taxi from Walmart to Gettysburgtaxi
5h 22m$112–165
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Chester to Gettysburg is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from West Chester to Gettysburg is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $17 - $26.
The distance between West Chester and Gettysburg is 120 miles. The road distance is 96.4 miles.
The best way to get from West Chester to Gettysburg without a car is to line 135 bus and train and taxi which takes 3h 38m and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from West Chester to Gettysburg, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between West Chester to Gettysburg is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from West Chester to Gettysburg.
There are 70+ hotels available in Gettysburg.
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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Bus from High St & Chestnut St to Lancaster Av & Stuart Av
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Phone
- +1 800-632-9063
- Website
- rabbittransit.org
Bus from Market Square Transfer Center to Walmart
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.rabbittransit.org
- Adult
- $1–2
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $85–140
A-AAA Alpine Cab
- Phone
- +1 717-238-2020
Kenny's Cab Service
- Phone
- +1-717-433-3610
- Website
- kennyscabservice.com
Nana Taxi Services
- Phone
- +1 717-557-3714
- Website
- taxiharrisburgpa.com
A-AAA Alpine Cab
- Phone
- +1 717-238-2020
Kenny's Cab Service
- Phone
- +1-717-433-3610
- Website
- kennyscabservice.com
Nana Taxi Services
- Phone
- +1 717-557-3714
- Website
- taxiharrisburgpa.com
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