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How to get fromBaltimore to New Orleansby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Baltimore to New Orleans by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane BWI - MSY
    5h 22m
    $163–905

  2. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane IAD - MSY
    7h 13m
    $115–565

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    24h 45m
    $188–362

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    29h 13m
    $390–800

  5. Drive 1,109.4 mi

    1. Drive from Baltimore to New Orleanscar car 1,109.4 mi
    18h 43m
    $203–293

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane DCA - MSY
    6h 11m
    $177–1,564

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane PHL - MSY
    6h 58m
    $146–1,405

  8. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane BWI - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    8h 46m
    $160–668

Baltimore to New Orleans by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration24h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,020.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 24h 45m.

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