How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Gainesville?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Gainesville start from $131. The average price for this route is around $198. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Gainesville?

The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Gainesville is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 990 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 19h 10m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Gainesville route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Gainesville?

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Gainesville at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Gainesville?

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Gainesville generates an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Gainesville?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Gainesville?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Gainesville?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Gainesville?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Gainesville from $123 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Gainesville on December 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	23h 50m	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	17h 20m	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	Fastest
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 1h	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	1d 3h	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:15pm	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	1d 2h	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Gainesville on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	23h 50m	8:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	17h 20m	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	22h 20m	8:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d	8:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	23h 50m	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Gainesville on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	17h 20m	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 1h	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	23h 50m	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	1d 3h	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d 2h	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Gainesville on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	23h 50m	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	17h 20m	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	Fastest
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 1h	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	1d 3h	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	20h 20m	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Gainesville on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	23h 50m	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:10am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	19h 10m	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	Fastest
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 1h	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:40am	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	1d 11h	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags
	Bus	2:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	20h 20m	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Gainesville on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d 2h	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:10am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	19h 10m	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	Fastest
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 1h	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	23h 50m	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:40am	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	1d 11h	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Gainesville on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:10am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	19h 10m	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 1h	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	23h 50m	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	1d 3h	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags
	Bus	2:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	20h 20m	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:31 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Gainesville

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $131, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

990 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$131 - $545	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$203 - $1,145	Average Duration15h 47m	CO₂ emissions 90kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Gainesville?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
Visit page
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Gainesville

A
La Flor de Jalisco Bus Stop
425 Atlanta Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501
B
Gainesville Bus Station Mart 24/7
2580 MONROE DRIVE , 30507, Georgia
C
El Expreso Gainesville Bus Stop
1408 Atlanta Hwy, Gainesville, GA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,426 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,574 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Gainesville, GA by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Gainesville?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Gainesville start from $131. The average price for this route is around $198. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Gainesville?
The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Gainesville is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 990 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 19h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Gainesville route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Gainesville?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Gainesville at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Gainesville?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Gainesville generates an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Gainesville?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Gainesville?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Gainesville?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Gainesville?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-08

$196

12-09

$143

Today

$134

12-11

$193

12-12

$181

12-13

$156

12-14

$161

12-15

$154

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Gainesville, GA was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $134

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 $134 to $218 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 $154 which is on 2025-12-15.