Bus Tickets from Gainesville, GA to Philadelphia, PA

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Next departures for Gainesville to Philadelphia on October 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
Frazer - 56-40 Matthews RdCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
Schuylkill & WalnutFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
199 Spring Garden St.No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
Cherry Hill MallNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Gainesville to Philadelphia.

Bus
Average Price$77 - $157Average Duration1d 13h
25kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$144 - $297Average Duration16h 18m
90kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Gainesville to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 16 hours 18 minutes and with fares starting at just $144, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
16h 18mAverage Duration
$144Cheapest ticket
90kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Gainesville, GA to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$101
Average bus trip duration1d 13h
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure8:25pm
Distance616 miles (993 km)
Latest bus departure10:20pm

Gainesville to Philadelphia Bus

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$77
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gainesville, GA to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Oct 2, 2025 with a price of $77

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

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Gainesville and Philadelphia!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Gainesville to Philadelphia, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Gainesville to Philadelphia.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Gainesville to Philadelphia.

Did you know?

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

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Gainesville, GA by bus?

Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Gainesville, GA

You can also go to Philadelphia, PA by train

Train from Gainesville, GA to Philadelphia, PA

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