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How to get fromAustin to Metairieby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Austin to Metairie by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane AUS - MSY
    3h 43m
    $392–954

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211
    10h 47m
    $79–126

  3. Drive 491.2 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Metairiecar car 491.2 mi
    8h 50m
    $90–130

  4. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SAT - MSY
    5h 40m
    $100–576

Austin to Metairie by bus and tram (Flixbus)

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration10h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 459.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Metairie, 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 Downtown Austin to New Orleans Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 9h 30m.

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