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How to get fromGainesville to Laurelby train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Gainesville to Laurel by train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Gainesville Station to Laurel Stationtrain train Crescent
    10h 46m
    $130–280

  2. Drive 398.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Laurelcar car 398.6 mi
    6h 33m
    $73–106

  3. Bus, fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane ATL - BHM
    3. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Laurelcar car
    6h 43m
    $127–687

  4. Bus, fly to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane plane ATL - GTR
    3. Drive from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Laurelcar car
    6h 31m
    $98–422

  5. Bus, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ATL - MSY
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Laurel Stationtrain train
    9h 17m
    $180–732

Gainesville to Laurel by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422 mi
  • Duration: 10h 46m

What companies run services between Gainesville, GA, USA and Laurel, MS, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Gainesville Station to Laurel Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 10h 46m.

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