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

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There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Gainesville by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane PHL - GNV
    7h 9m
    $115–605

  2. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane PHL - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 53m
    $103–322

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Silver Meteor
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    20h 32m
    $264–568

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    20h 34m
    $123–223

  5. Drive 905 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Gainesvillecar car 905 mi
    15h 34m
    $166–239

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane PHL - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    7h 43m
    $174–610

  7. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane PHL - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    8h 24m
    $108–495

  8. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Orlando Sanford, drive

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane plane ABE - SFB
    3. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Gainesvillecar car
    8h 7m
    $137–505

  9. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane EWR - JAX
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    8h 46m
    $123–528

  10. Bus via Atlanta (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0630
    29h 38m
    $165–314

Philadelphia to Gainesville by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration20h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$264Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 824.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Gainesville via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Jacksonville in around 20h 34m.

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