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How to get fromNew Orleans to Gainesvilleby plane, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, drive

    best
    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
    4h 38m
    $405–972

  2. Bus, drive (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    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
    $91–147

  3. Drive 560.6 mi

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

  4. Fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane plane MSY - GRK
    2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Gainesvillecar car
    7h 1m
    $93–489

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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  • Distance: 528.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Gainesville. However, you can take the bus to Kenner Terminal Parking Garage, walk to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) airport, 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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