There are 4 ways to get from Alexandria to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Baton Rouge
best- Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus Greyhound 2221 / ...
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602 / ...
4h 55m$53–89Drive 189.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alexandria to New Orleanscar 189.9 mi
3h 48m$35–51Fly
- Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane AEX - MSY
4h 50m$82–446Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boyce, LA to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound 2221 / ...
6h 25m$57–101
Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alexandria to New Orleans is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Alexandria to New Orleans is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Alexandria to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Boyce, LA and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Baton Rouge Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Alexandria and New Orleans is 224 miles. The road distance is 191 miles.
The best way to get from Alexandria to New Orleans without a car is to bus via Baton Rouge which takes 4h 55m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Alexandria to New Orleans, including transfers.
Alexandria to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boyce, LA station.
The best way to get from Alexandria to New Orleans is to bus via Baton Rouge which takes 4h 55m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $450 and takes 4h 50m.
Alexandria to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baton Rouge Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandria to New Orleans is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Alexandria to New Orleans.
What companies run services between Alexandria, LA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Alexandria to New Orleans Bus Station via Boyce, LA and Baton Rouge Bus Station in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Alexandria International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Alexandria International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Alexandria International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boyce, LA to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boyce, LA to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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