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How to get fromCentralia to New Orleansby train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Centralia to New Orleans by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    14h 55m
    $210–450

  2. Drive 674.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Centralia to New Orleanscar car 674.3 mi
    10h 56m
    $124–178

  3. Train to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MWA - MSY
    9h 41m
    $198–779

  4. Train, bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    3. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane STL - MSY
    8h 38m
    $435–987

  5. Train, bus to Nashville, fly

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane BNA - MSY
    10h 14m
    $850–1,046

Centralia to New Orleans by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration14h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$210Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 679 mi
  • Duration: 14h 55m

What companies run services between Centralia, IL, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Centralia Amtrak to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $210–450 and the journey takes 14h 55m.

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