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

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to New Orleans by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane CMI - MSY
    8h 20m
    $222–684

  2. Drive 753.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to New Orleanscar car 753.7 mi
    12h 13m
    $138–199

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    16h 27m
    $272–538

  4. Taxi, bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to Effinghamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 8m
    $205–345

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane DEC - MSY
    13h 7m
    $245–711

  6. Taxi, bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to Effinghamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane STL - MSY
    6h 55m
    $509–1,041

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 759.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $240–500 and the journey takes 16h 11m.

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