Bus Tickets from Gainesville, FL to New Orleans, LA

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Bus Gainesville to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$136
Average Bus Trip Duration16h 25m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure8:30am
Distance749 km
Latest bus departure10:40pm

Gainesville to New Orleans Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to New Orleans from Gainesville, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Gainesville - New Orleans

  1. How long is the trip from Gainesville to New Orleans by bus?

    The typical travel time from Gainesville to New Orleans by bus is around 16h 25m. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to New Orleans in about 14h 25m.

  2. What is the travel distance from Gainesville to New Orleans?

    The distance covered from Gainesville to New Orleans is 750 km (465 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Gainesville to New Orleans?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Rosa Parks Station, in Gainesville, and end it at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans.

  4. What is the cheapest way to go from Gainesville to New Orleans?

    The least expensive way to go from Gainesville to New Orleans would be going by bus. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$101, making this your best choice for this trip.

  5. How much does the bus ticket cost from Gainesville to New Orleans?

    The bus fare from Gainesville to New Orleans is approximately US$136.

  6. Is there an overnight bus from Gainesville to New Orleans?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from Gainesville until 10:40pm and reaching New Orleans on the following day.

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Gainesville to New Orleans.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Gainesville to New Orleans.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Gainesville to New Orleans.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to Gainesville by bus?

Bus from Gainesville to New Orleans

You can also go to New Orleans by train

Train from Gainesville to New Orleans

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