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

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

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  1. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane CRW - MSY
    5h 32m
    $134–668

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 5m
    $145–286

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Columbus
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    26h
    $282–632

  4. Drive 905.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to New Orleanscar car 905.5 mi
    14h 50m
    $166–239

  5. Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane CRW - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    7h 20m
    $170–731

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    33h 24m
    $404–877

Charleston to New Orleans by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration21h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 778.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleston, WV to New Orleans Bus Station via Charlotte Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 21h 5m.

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