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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Gainesville to Slidell. Traveling by bus from Gainesville to Slidell usually takes around 10 hours and 27 minutes, but the fastest El Expreso Bus bus can make the trip in 9 hours and 49.8 minutes.
| Distance | 445 mi (716 km) |
| Shortest duration | 9h 50m |
| Cheapest price | $194.75 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | El Expreso Bus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Gainesville to Slidell?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Gainesville to Slidell that you can compare and book on Wanderu. However, each company only runs one bus per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Expreso Bus | 1 | 9h 50m | $194.75 |
| Tornado Bus | 1 | 11h 5m | $194.75 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 10 hours and 27 minutes to cover the 445 miles from Gainesville to Slidell. However, the fastest bus only takes 9 hours and 49.8 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 4:00pm and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Gainesville to Slidell, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Gainesville to Slidell. One bus is a direct connection, meaning that you can stay on the same vehicle for the entire trip, without having to transfer onto a connecting bus at any point.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Gainesville, GA to Slidell, LA; ticket prices start at $113.00.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Gainesville?
Main departure station: 425 Atlanta Hwy
Most buses depart from the main station in Gainesville.
All bus stations in Gainesville:
425 Atlanta Hwy
Where does the bus arrive in Slidell?
Main arrival station: 1682 Gause Blvd
All buses from Gainesville arrive at one main station in Slidell.
All bus stations in Slidell:
1682 Gause Blvd
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