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How to get fromNew Orleans to Gainesvilleby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MSY - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    6h 4m
    $124–747

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus Greyhound US0670
    10h 58m
    $89–163

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gainesville Stationtrain train Crescent
    14h 11m
    $170–380

  4. Drive 521.8 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Gainesvillecar car 521.8 mi
    8h 33m
    $96–138

  5. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane GPT - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    6h 25m
    $168–757

New Orleans to Gainesville by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration14h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 501.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station and Gainesville in around 10h 58m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gainesville Station once daily. Tickets cost $170–380 and the journey takes 14h 11m.

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