There are 6 ways to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane ATL - MSY
2h 34m$113–587Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
10h 25m$75–150Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Atlanta-ATL to New Orleans460.6 mi
7h 31mDrive 460.6 mi
- Drive from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to New Orleanscar 460.6 mi
7h 31m$85–122Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane ATL - GPT
- Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
4h 15m$112–528Bus, train
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Pascagoulabus Atlanta
- Take the train from Pascagoula, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain Mobile / ...
11h 6m$112–168
Atlanta Airport (ATL) to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to New Orleans is to bus which costs $75 - $150 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to New Orleans is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $110 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Atlanta Airport and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 25m.
The distance between Atlanta Airport (ATL) and New Orleans is 439 miles. The road distance is 463.3 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 10h 25m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to New Orleans, including transfers.
Atlanta Airport (ATL) to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Airport station.
The best way to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to New Orleans is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 10h 25m.
Atlanta Airport (ATL) to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans is 1h behind Atlanta Airport (ATL). It is currently 7:43 PM in Atlanta Airport (ATL) and 6:43 PM in New Orleans.
What companies run services between Atlanta Airport (ATL), USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Frontier Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Atlanta Airport to New Orleans Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 10h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pascagoula, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Airport to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Atlanta to Pascagoula
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–100
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Atlanta-ATL to New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta Airport (ATL) to New Orleans is 463 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to New Orleans.
Book your Atlanta Airport (ATL) to New Orleans bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Atlanta Airport (ATL) and New Orleans. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







