There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Charleston International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane CHS - MSY
4h 30m$103–483Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0641S
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
24h 18m$144–284Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain
- Take the train from Selma Station to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
30h 21m$406–861Drive 727.2 mi
- Drive from Charleston to New Orleanscar 727.2 mi
12h 51m$133–192Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car
- Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane HHH - MSY
8h 6m$110–500Fly Charleston International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane CHS - GPT
- Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
8h$120–496
Charleston to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to New Orleans is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to New Orleans is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $100 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Mary St / Meeting St and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via N. Charleston SuperStop, Charleston Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Selma Station and Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 21m.
The distance between Charleston and New Orleans is 663 miles. The road distance is 731.4 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 24h 18m and costs $140 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Charleston to New Orleans, including transfers.
Charleston to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
Charleston to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to New Orleans is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $100 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 24h 18m, you could also train, which costs $400 - $900 and takes 30h 21m.
What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Breeze Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to New Orleans Bus Station via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 24h 18m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Charleston to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
New Orleans is 1h behind Charleston. It is currently 5:21 PM in Charleston and 4:21 PM in New Orleans.
Charleston to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to New Orleans is 731 miles. It takes approximately 12h 51m to drive from Charleston to New Orleans.
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