How much is the bus ticket from Gainesville to New Orleans?

The cheapest bus tickets from Gainesville to New Orleans start at R 1 350. The average price for this route is around R 2 388. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Gainesville to New Orleans?

The average bus journey time from Gainesville to New Orleans is 16h 35m, covering a distance of 767 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 16h 25m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Gainesville to New Orleans route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Gainesville to New Orleans?

The earliest bus departs from Gainesville to New Orleans at 08:20. And the latest bus departs at 22:40.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gainesville to New Orleans?

A bus trip from Gainesville to New Orleans produces an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Gainesville to New Orleans?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Gainesville to New Orleans?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Gainesville to New Orleans?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Gainesville to New Orleans?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Gainesville to New Orleans from R 2 273 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Gainesville to New Orleans on 17 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:00	Rosa Parks Station	16h 35m	08:35	New Orleans Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	20:00	Amtrak Bus Stop	2d 2h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	22:40	Rosa Parks Station	1d 1h	22:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	20:00	Amtrak Bus Stop	2d 2h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
	20:00	Amtrak Bus Stop	2d 2h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Gainesville to New Orleans on 18 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	22:40	Rosa Parks Station	1d 1h	22:40	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:00	Rosa Parks Station	14h 30m	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	20:00	Amtrak Bus Stop	2d 2h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	08:20	Gainesville Bus Stop	15h 20m	22:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	20:00	Amtrak Bus Stop	2d 2h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Gainesville to New Orleans on 19 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	22:40	Rosa Parks Station	1d 1h	22:40	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:00	Rosa Parks Station	14h 30m	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	20:00	Amtrak Bus Stop	2d 2h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	08:20	Gainesville Bus Stop	15h 20m	22:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	20:00	Amtrak Bus Stop	2d 2h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Gainesville to New Orleans on 20 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	22:40	Rosa Parks Station	1d 1h	22:40	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:00	Rosa Parks Station	14h 30m	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	20:00	Amtrak Bus Stop	2d 2h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	08:20	Gainesville Bus Stop	15h 20m	22:40	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	20:00	Amtrak Bus Stop	2d 2h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:47 AM EST.

Get from Gainesville to New Orleans

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 350, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

16h 35mAverage duration

767 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and New Orleans?

Stops in Gainesville

A
Rosa Parks Station
700 SE 3rd St, Gainesville, FL 32601
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B
Williston Rd & I-75
3509 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
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C
Greyhound Station
101 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
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Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 435 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55 652 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511 634 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gainesville, FL to New Orleans by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Gainesville to New Orleans?
The cheapest bus tickets from Gainesville to New Orleans start at R 1 350. The average price for this route is around R 2 388. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Gainesville to New Orleans?
The average bus journey time from Gainesville to New Orleans is 16h 35m, covering a distance of 767 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 16h 25m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Gainesville to New Orleans route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Gainesville to New Orleans?
The earliest bus departs from Gainesville to New Orleans at 08:20. And the latest bus departs at 22:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gainesville to New Orleans?
A bus trip from Gainesville to New Orleans produces an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Gainesville to New Orleans?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Gainesville to New Orleans?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Gainesville to New Orleans?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Gainesville to New Orleans?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

15/12

No data

16/12

R 6 503

Today

R 2 273

18/12

R 7 772

19/12

R 7 223

20/12

R 9 248

21/12

No data

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The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to New Orleans was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 273

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 R 2 273 to R 24 723 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 R 7 223, which is on 2025-12-19.