Rome2Rio

How to get fromAlbuquerque to New Orleansby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Find Transport to New Orleans

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Albuquerque to New Orleans by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ABQ - MSY
    6h 33m
    $141–654

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway @ Trumbull - Albuquerque to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 51m
    $242–439

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    46h 52m
    $736–1,523

  4. Drive 1,135.9 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to New Orleanscar car 1,135.9 mi
    19h 21m
    $208–300

  5. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SAF - MSY
    7h 47m
    $187–638

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane ABQ - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    8h 53m
    $178–717

  7. Bus via Oklahoma City

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 20m
    $200–382

Albuquerque to New Orleans by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration46h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$736Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Albuquerque to New Orleans.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,031.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway @ Trumbull - Albuquerque to New Orleans Bus Station via El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Pierce St @ Milam St, and Downtown Houston in around 25h 51m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers