There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to New Orleans by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Birmingham to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
8h 9m$110–240Drive 343.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Birmingham to New Orleanscar 343.1 mi
5h 35m$63–91Bus (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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane BHM - MSY
4h 57m$116–621Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane BHM - GPT
- Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
6h 31m$142–634
Birmingham to New Orleans by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to New Orleans is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to New Orleans is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to New Orleans 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 New Orleans is 356 miles. The road distance is 345.1 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to New Orleans without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs $110 - $240.
The train from Birmingham to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal takes 8h 9m including transfers and departs once daily.
Birmingham to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Birmingham Intermodal Facility station.
Birmingham to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Birmingham station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to New Orleans is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs $110 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 10h, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $650 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Birmingham to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to New Orleans Bus Station via Jackson in around 10h.
- 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
- 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 Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- 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 Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
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
Train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- 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 New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jackson station.
Birmingham to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to New Orleans is 345 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Birmingham to New Orleans.
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