The cheapest and fastest trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Gainesville Station, Gainesville, GA
Cheapest price
$267
Average price
$267
Fastest journey
15 h 47 m
Average duration
15 h 47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
991 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Gainesville Station, Gainesville, GA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Gainesville Station, Gainesville, GA will cost around $267 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $267.
Of the 1 trains that leave 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA for Gainesville Station, Gainesville, GA on Mon, Jun 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 991 km distance in an average of 15 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 h 47 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 15 h 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:38 PM15h4730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA11:25 AMGainesville Station, Gainesville, GA$2671One-way0 transfers
7:38 PM15h4730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA11:25 AMGainesville Station, Gainesville, GA$2671One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Gainesville Station, Gainesville, GA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Gainesville Station, Gainesville, GA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $93. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $93, and a train costs an average of $150.
Distance: 615 miles (991 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$264 Average price | $119 Average price | $96 Average price Cheapest | $151 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 11m Average total duration 15h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 11m Average total duration 18h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Gainesville Station, Gainesville, GA:
A flight is $23 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Gainesville Station, Gainesville, GA costing on average $119 (€97).
A flight is $168 (€138) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Gainesville Station, Gainesville, GA costing on average $264 (€216).
Other travel options to Gainesville Station, Gainesville, GA take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 41m.
Bus takes on average 18h 41m.
Tickets start at around $264 (€216) compared to roughly $151 (€124) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-112.96 (€-92.45). The journey takes 15h 41m versus 11h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Gainesville Station, Gainesville, GA train times
The table below shows live departures for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Gainesville Station, Gainesville, GA trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:38 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 15h47 | 11:25 AM Gainesville Station, Gainesville, GA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:38 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 15h47 | 12:25 PM Gainesville Station, Gainesville, GA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Gainesville Station, Gainesville, GA
Trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Gainesville Station, Gainesville, GA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 15h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $150 (€123) but you can travel from only $80 (€65) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 19:38, the last at 20:38. The fastest train covers the 615 miles (991 km) distance in 15h 47m.
Distance 615 miles (991 km) |
Average train duration 15h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $150 (€123) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 15h 47m |
First train 7:38 PM |
Last train 8:38 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Train companies: Amtrak from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Gainesville Station, Gainesville, GA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and Gainesville Station, Gainesville, GA from $80 (€65). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Gainesville Station, Gainesville, GA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Gainesville Station, Gainesville, GA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gainesville Station, Gainesville, GA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

