Trains tickets from Gainesville, GA to New Orleans

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TodayJul 27
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville Station
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville Station
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Gainesville to New Orleans.

Average Price$71 - $173Average Duration11h 35m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$119 - $247Average Duration14h 34m
69kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Gainesville to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 11 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
11h 35mAverage Duration
$71Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Train Gainesville, GA to New Orleans: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$119
Average train trip duration14h 34m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:28am
Distance473 miles (762 km)

Gainesville to New Orleans Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07/25
$139
07/26
$164
Today
$139
07/28
$139
07/29
No data
07/30
$113
07/31
$139
08/01
$113
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gainesville, GA to New Orleans was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of $113

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Gainesville, GA to New Orleans, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $113 to $523 for a train ticket from Gainesville, GA to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $113 which is on 2025-07-30.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Gainesville and New Orleans is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in New Orleans.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to New Orleans you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Gainesville and New Orleans compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Gainesville to New Orleans while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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Train from New Orleans to Gainesville, GA

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