There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane CLT - MSY
4h 40m$98–555Bus
- 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
14h 40m$124–196Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
19h 17m$420–700Drive 710.4 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to New Orleanscar 710.4 mi
11h 51m$126–182Fly 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
6h 30m$119–473
Charlotte to New Orleans by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to New Orleans is to bus which costs $120 - $200 and takes 14h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to New Orleans is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $95 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 17m.
The distance between Charlotte and New Orleans is 675 miles. The road distance is 714.5 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 14h 40m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Charlotte to New Orleans, including transfers.
Charlotte to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to New Orleans is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $95 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 14h 40m, you could also train, which costs $420 - $700 and takes 19h 17m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 14h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $420–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Charlotte to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
New Orleans is 1h behind Charlotte. It is currently 10:38 AM in Charlotte and 9:38 AM in New Orleans.
Charlotte to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to New Orleans is 715 miles. It takes approximately 11h 51m to drive from Charlotte to New Orleans.
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