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How to get fromAlton to New Orleansby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Alton to New Orleans by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane STL - MSY
    3h 23m
    $451–962

  2. Drive 695.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Alton to New Orleanscar car 695.5 mi
    11h 30m
    $127–184

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    18h 44m
    $223–484

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    19h 2m
    $133–248

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 637.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 16h 50m.

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