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How to get fromGainesville to New Orleansby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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  1. Bus, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    best
    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
    5h 1m
    $98–635

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    11h 23m
    $89–169

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Gainesville Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    14h 44m
    $170–380

  4. Drive 521.6 mi

    1. Drive from Gainesville to New Orleanscar car 521.6 mi
    8h 34m
    $96–138

  5. Bus, fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane ATL - GPT
    3. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    6h 43m
    $129–538

Gainesville to New Orleans by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration14h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 501.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Gainesville, GA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Gainesville to New Orleans Bus Station via Gainesville and Atlanta Bus Station in around 11h 23m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Gainesville Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $170–380 and the journey takes 14h 44m.

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