Train from Gainesville, GA to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Gainesville to Philadelphia on 13 April
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Gainesville Station
30th Street StationCheapest
AmtrakTrain
Gainesville Station
30th Street StationFastest
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Gainesville Station
30th Street StationNo tags
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Gainesville Station
30th Street StationNo tags
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Gainesville Station
30th Street StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Gainesville to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 928, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
1d 2hAverage duration
974 kmDistance
24kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 1 928 - R 5 066Average duration1d 2h
24kg CO₂e
Average priceR 2 479 - R 7 851Average duration18h 36m
90kg CO₂e

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

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Gainesville to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest train tickets from Gainesville to Philadelphia start from R 2 479. The average price for this train route is around R 5 130. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Gainesville to Philadelphia?

    The average train journey time from Gainesville to Philadelphia is 18h 36m, covering a distance of 991 km. The quickest train can get you there in 15h 44m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Gainesville to Philadelphia route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Gainesville to Philadelphia?

    The earliest train from Gainesville to Philadelphia departs at 00:24. And the latest train departs at 00:24.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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10/04
R 5 870
11/04
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13/04
R 5 496
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gainesville, GA to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 13 Apr 2026 with a price of R 5 496

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

You can expect to pay from R 5 496 to R 11 688 for a train ticket from Gainesville, GA to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 5 496, which is on 2026-04-13.

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