There are 6 ways to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to New Orleans by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, rideshare, car, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane AUS - MSY
2h 29m$399–952Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to New Orleans Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2211
10h 57m$77–133Bus, train
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2270 / ...
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
15h$137–284Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Austin-AUS to New Orleans491.7 mi
8h 47mDrive 491.7 mi
- Drive from Austin Airport (AUS) to New Orleanscar 491.7 mi
8h 47m$90–130Bus via Houston
- Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus Frisco
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
15h 53m$119–235
Austin Airport (AUS) to New Orleans by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to New Orleans is to bus which costs $75 - $140 and takes 10h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to New Orleans is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $390 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin Airport (AUS) to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from ABIA Lower Level and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via 5925 Riverside/Grove and Austin Eastside Bus Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
The distance between Austin Airport (AUS) and New Orleans is 458 miles. The road distance is 494.6 miles.
The best way to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 10h 57m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to New Orleans, including transfers.
Austin Airport (AUS) to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.
The best way to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to New Orleans is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $390 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 10h 57m.
Austin Airport (AUS) to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin Airport (AUS) to New Orleans is 495 miles. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Austin Airport (AUS) to New Orleans.
What companies run services between Austin Airport (AUS), USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to New Orleans Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 9h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- RedCoach
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Austin-AUS to New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
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