There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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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
3h 49m$78–606Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
9h 15m$75–140Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
13h 4m$170–350Drive 467.8 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to New Orleanscar 467.8 mi
7h 38m$86–124Fly 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
5h 30m$110–508
Atlanta to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to New Orleans is to bus which costs $75 - $140 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to New Orleans is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $75 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Atlanta Bus Station station and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Peachtree Station station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 4m.
The distance between Atlanta and New Orleans is 448 miles. The road distance is 470.6 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Atlanta to New Orleans, including transfers.
Atlanta to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to New Orleans is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $75 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 9h 15m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $350 and takes 13h 4m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, 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 Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–140 and the journey takes 9h 15m.
- 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
- $70–440
- 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 32m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Atlanta to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans is 1h behind Atlanta. It is currently 10:18 PM in Atlanta and 9:18 PM in New Orleans.
Atlanta to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to New Orleans is 471 miles. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Atlanta to New Orleans.
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