There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Line 8 bus, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best- Take the bus from Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St to Trade St & Graham Stbus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane CLT - MSY
5h 23m$117–611Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
16h 20m$107–212Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
21h 8m$255–555Drive 707.6 mi
- Drive from Charlotte, NC to New Orleanscar 707.6 mi
11h 45m$130–187Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane CLT - GPT
- Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
7h 14m$139–624
Charlotte, NC to New Orleans by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans is to bus which costs $100 - $220 and takes 16h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans is to line 8 bus and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Charlotte Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte, NC station to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from CTC Station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 8m.
The distance between Charlotte, NC and New Orleans is 680 miles. The road distance is 711.7 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 16h 20m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans, including transfers.
Charlotte, NC to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte, NC to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans is to bus which takes 16h 20m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $600 and takes 21h 8m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans Bus Station via Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St, Trade St & Graham St, Charlotte Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 16h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $250–550 and the journey takes 19h 17m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- charlottenc.gov
Bus from Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St to Trade St & Graham St
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Home
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte, NC to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
New Orleans is 1h behind Charlotte, NC. It is currently 8:48 PM in Charlotte, NC and 7:48 PM in New Orleans.
Charlotte, NC to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte, NC to New Orleans is 712 miles. It takes approximately 11h 45m to drive from Charlotte, NC to New Orleans.
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