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How to get fromCharlotte to Louisianaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte to Louisiana by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane CLT - MSY
    3h 25m
    $112–602

  2. Fly to Shreveport

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Shreveport (SHV)plane plane CLT - SHV
    5h 26m
    $102–502

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2470
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    14h 40m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    19h 17m
    $250–550

  5. Drive 710.4 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to New Orleanscar car 710.4 mi
    11h 51m
    $130–188

  6. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane CLT - LFT
    3h 52m
    $108–505

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 658.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Louisiana, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte to New Orleans Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 14h 40m.

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