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Fri22 Aug
Sat23 Aug
from US$84
Sun24 Aug
from US$93
Mon25 Aug
from US$93
Tue26 Aug
Wed27 Aug
Thu28 Aug
Fri29 Aug

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 23 August at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Arrival time: 23 August at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 23 August at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: 24 August at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 23 August at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Arrival time: 24 August at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 23 August at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Schuylkill & Walnut
    Arrival time: 24 August at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 23 August at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Arrival time: 24 August at
    Destination city: Gainesville
    Destination location: Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Gainesville

Bus
Average priceUS$60 - US$172Average duration1d 1h
25kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$144 - US$301Average duration15h 47m
90kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to Gainesville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
1d 1hAverage duration
US$60Cheapest ticket
25kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia, PA to Gainesville, GA: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$86
Average bus trip duration1d 1h
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure03:10
Distance616 miles
Latest bus departure23:15

Philadelphia to Gainesville Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Philadelphia, PA - Gainesville, GA

  1. How far is Gainesville from Philadelphia by coach?

    The distance between Philadelphia and Gainesville by coach is approximately 616 miles (993 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Gainesville from Philadelphia without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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US$106
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US$87
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US$85
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Gainesville, GA was searched and found on 25 Aug 2025 with a price of US$85

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Gainesville, GA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$85 to US$120 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Gainesville, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$85, which is on 2025-08-25.

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Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Philadelphia to Gainesville will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Gainesville, GA?

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