There are 4 ways to get from Chester to New Orleans by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane RIC - MSY
4h 1m$256–806Drive 983.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to New Orleanscar 983.7 mi
16h 28m$180–260Bus
- Take the bus from Colonial Heights to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
21h 44m$186–321Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
27h 56m$375–805
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to New Orleans is to drive which costs $180 - $260 and takes 16h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to New Orleans is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $250 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Colonial Heights and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester station to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Petersburg Amtrak Station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 56m.
The distance between Chester and New Orleans is 938 miles. The road distance is 989.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 21h 44m and costs $180 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Chester to New Orleans, including transfers.
Chester to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Colonial Heights station.
Chester to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Petersburg Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Chester to New Orleans is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $250 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $330 and takes 21h 44m, you could also train, which costs $370 - $850 and takes 27h 56m.
What companies run services between Chester, VA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chester to New Orleans Bus Station via Colonial Heights and Atlanta Bus Station in around 21h 44m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Colonial Heights to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Chester to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
New Orleans is 1h behind Chester. It is currently 3:24 PM in Chester and 2:24 PM in New Orleans.
Chester to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to New Orleans is 989 miles. It takes approximately 16h 28m to drive from Chester to New Orleans.
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