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Compare train for New Orleans, LA to Gainesville, GA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Orleans, LA to Gainesville, GA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €125. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €125, and a train costs an average of €153.
Distance: 472 miles (761 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€125 Average price Cheapest | €153 Average price | €128 Average price |
12h 21m Average total duration 11h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 36m Average total duration 14h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration Fastest 7h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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New Orleans, LA to Gainesville, GA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:21AM | Duration 13h51 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:21AM | Duration 11h51 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $261 |
Live departures
New Orleans, LA to Gainesville, GA bus times
The table below shows live departures for New Orleans, LA to Gainesville, GA buses for today, Wednesday, February 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3120 AMTRAK · 20 Crescent | 3:30 PM Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA | 13h51 | 5:21 AM Gainesville Station, Gainesville, GA | 1 transfer | |
3020 AMTRAK · 20 Crescent | 5:30 PM Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA | 11h51 | 5:21 AM Gainesville Station, Gainesville, GA | 1 transfer | |
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undefined · undefined · undefined | 3:10 AM New Orleans, LA | 24h10 | 3:20 AM Gainesville, Monroe Dr (Shell), GA | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from New Orleans, LA to Gainesville, GA
Buses from New Orleans, LA to Gainesville, GA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 11h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $158 (€125) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 07:28, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 472 miles (761 km) distance in 11h 51m.
Distance 472 miles (761 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $158 (€125) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 11h 51m |
First bus 07:28 |
Last bus 23:35 |
FAQs: Bus from New Orleans, LA to Gainesville, GA
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