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How to get fromBristol to New Orleansby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane TRI - MSY
    5h 43m
    $124–469

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lotbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wytheville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 28m
    $157–309

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Christiansburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Exit 118 - Park and Ride to Roanoke Campbell Courtbus bus Swb
    3. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    4. Take the train from Lynchburg to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    31h 13m
    $342–719

  4. Drive 710.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to New Orleanscar car 710.4 mi
    11h 36m
    $130–188

  5. Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane TRI - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    7h 13m
    $155–522

Bristol to New Orleans by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$342Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 666 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Bristol, VA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to New Orleans Bus Station via Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, Wytheville, Charlotte Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 20h 28m.

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