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How to get fromLouisiana to Gainesvilleby plane, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Louisiana to Gainesville by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MSY - AUS
    2. Drive from Austin-Airport-AUS to Gainesvillecar car
    2h 55m
    $411–969

  2. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane LCH - AUS
    2. Drive from Austin-Airport-AUS to Gainesvillecar car
    4h 37m
    $84–443

  3. Bus, drive (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus FlixBus 2211
    2. Drive from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Gainesvillecar car
    10h 55m
    $91–148

  4. Drive 560.6 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Gainesvillecar car 560.6 mi
    10h 8m
    $103–148

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights

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Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Louisiana to Gainesville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 516.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Louisiana to Gainesville. However, you can fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) then drive to Gainesville. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Gainesville via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza in around 10h 55m.

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