What is the cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Louisiana?

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Louisiana is to bus which costs $80 - $150 and takes 13h.

What is the fastest way to get from Gainesville to Louisiana?

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Louisiana is to bus and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $110 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Gainesville and Louisiana?

No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Louisiana station. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Tallahassee and Mobile Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

How far is it from Gainesville to Louisiana?

The distance between Gainesville and Louisiana is 486 miles. The road distance is 534 miles.

How do I travel from Gainesville to Louisiana without a car?

The best way to get from Gainesville to Louisiana without a car is to bus which takes 13h and costs $80 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Gainesville to Louisiana?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Gainesville to Louisiana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gainesville to Louisiana bus from?

Gainesville to Louisiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Gainesville station.

Bus or fly from Gainesville to Louisiana?

The best way to get from Gainesville to Louisiana is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $95 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 13h.

Where does the Gainesville to Louisiana bus arrive?

Gainesville to Louisiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.

What is the time difference between Gainesville and Louisiana?

Louisiana is 1h behind Gainesville. It is currently 9:21 PM in Gainesville and 8:21 PM in Louisiana.

Can I drive from Gainesville to Louisiana?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Louisiana is 534 miles. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Gainesville to Louisiana.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gainesville to Louisiana?

Book your Gainesville to Louisiana bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Louisiana?

There are 1147+ hotels available in Louisiana.

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There are 9 ways to get from Gainesville to Louisiana by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane GNV - MSY
5h 30m
$96–552
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tallahasseebus
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
13h
$82–150
Drive 530.9 mi
1. Drive from Gainesville to New Orleanscar 530.9 mi
8h 41m
$97–140
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane GNV - LFT
5h 26m
$92–434
Bus to Orlando, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MCO - MSY
5h 15m
$118–538
Bus to Tampa, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane TPA - MSY
5h 50m
$96–493
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Shreveport
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Shreveport (SHV)plane GNV - SHV
7h 33m
$86–432
Bus via University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr
1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Fieldbus
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
13h 44m
$102–189
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tallahasseebus
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Mobile, AL to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
15h 35m
$92–190

Gainesville to Louisiana by bus

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Distance: 483.6 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Louisiana, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gainesville to New Orleans Bus Station via Tallahassee and Mobile Bus Station in around 13h.

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