PA → GA · about 617 miles
Philadelphia to Gainesville bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 14 direct buses and trains a week from Philadelphia to Gainesville. The fastest takes 15 hours 42 minutes; the first departure leaves at 3:38 PM and the last at 5:50 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 15h 42m
- First departure
- 3:38 PM
- Last departure
- 5:50 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:38 PM | 7:25 AM +1 day | 15h 47m | Daily | Philadelphia to Gainesville Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:43 PM | 7:25 AM +1 day | 15h 42m | Thu from Nov 26 | Philadelphia to Gainesville Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:50 PM New | 12:50 PM +1 day | 19h 00m | Daily | Philadelphia to Gainesville Shell | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Philadelphia Where you get off in Gainesville The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Philadelphia
Where buses and trains stop in Gainesville
Return trip: Gainesville to Philadelphia
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Philadelphia to Gainesville?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 15 hours 42 minutes; the typical trip is 15 hours 47 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Philadelphia to Gainesville?
The earliest departure is at 3:38 PM (Daily) and the last at 5:50 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Philadelphia to Gainesville?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Philadelphia?
Buses and trains to Gainesville leave from Philadelphia Amtrak station and Philadelphia (Bus Terminal).