There are 6 ways to get from Birmingham to Louisiana by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane BHM - MSY
3h 47m$115–618Drive 343.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Birmingham to New Orleanscar 343.1 mi
5h 35m$63–91Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Birmingham to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
8h 9m$110–240Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Jacksonbus Greyhound US0604
- Take the bus from Jackson to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
10h$66–128Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane BHM - LFT
4h 13m$111–511Fly to Shreveport
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Shreveport (SHV)plane BHM - SHV
5h 31m$105–508
Birmingham to Louisiana by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Louisiana is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Louisiana is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Louisiana station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Intermodal Facility and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Jackson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Birmingham and Louisiana is 328 miles. The road distance is 345.1 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Louisiana without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs $110 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Birmingham to Louisiana, including transfers.
Birmingham to Louisiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Birmingham Intermodal Facility station.
Birmingham to Louisiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Birmingham station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Louisiana is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 8h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 10h.
What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Louisiana, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Birmingham to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 9m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Shreveport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Shreveport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Shreveport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Shreveport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Birmingham to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham to Louisiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jackson station.
Birmingham to Louisiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Louisiana is 345 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Birmingham to Louisiana.
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