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How to get fromAthens to New Orleansby plane, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to New Orleans by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ATH - MSY
    18h 37m
    $461–1,613

  2. Fly to Pensacola International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane ATH - PNS
    2. Take the bus from Pensacola Airport to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 23m
    $327–1,067

  3. Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane ATH - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    21h 6m
    $495–1,671

  4. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane ATH - LFT
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 39m
    $410–1,358

  5. Fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane plane ATH - BTR
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 9m
    $381–1,332

  6. Fly to Jackson/Vicksburg, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane ATH - JAN
    2. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    22h 25m
    $460–1,480

  7. Fly to Mobile Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane plane ATH - MOB
    2. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 48m
    $379–1,250

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration17h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$457Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,143.1 mi
  • Duration: 18h 37m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours.

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