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

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

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  1. Fly Charlottesville to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane CHO - MSY
    5h 49m
    $134–592

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville 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
    23h 56m
    $156–306

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    25h 20m
    $330–700

  4. Drive 959.9 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to New Orleanscar car 959.9 mi
    15h 50m
    $176–253

  5. Fly Charlottesville to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane CHO - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    7h 30m
    $166–575

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane DCA - MSY
    7h 3m
    $207–1,074

Charlottesville to New Orleans by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration23h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 900.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd, Charlottesville, Charlotte Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 23h 56m.

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