Bus Tickets from Gainesville, FL to New Orleans

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Next departures to New Orleans

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 2 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Rosa Parks Station
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: September 2 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville Bus Stop
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 2 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Amtrak Bus Stop
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 2 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville Bus Stop
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 2 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville Bus Stop
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Gainesville, FL to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$89
Average bus trip duration16h 35m
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure8:20am
Distance475 miles (766 km)
Latest bus departure10:40pm

Gainesville to New Orleans Bus

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

Best price found
08/30
$68
08/31
$87
Today
$81
09/02
$73
09/03
$65
09/04
$64
09/05
$73
09/06
$71
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to New Orleans was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of $64

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

You can expect to pay from $64 to $953 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-09-04.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling 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!

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