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How to get fromCincinnati to New Orleansby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Cincinnati to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane CVG - MSY
    4h 56m
    $152–854

  2. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SDF - MSY
    5h 1m
    $104–519

  3. Bus via Nashville (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 30m
    $156–270

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    25h 7m
    $475–815

  5. Drive  803.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to New Orleanscar car 803.9 mi
    13h 10m
    $138–199

  6. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LEX - MSY
    6h 48m
    $111–574

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0110 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    21h 10m
    $171–290

  8. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    26h 51m
    $547–869

Cincinnati to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration20h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cincinnati to New Orleans.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 728.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to New Orleans Bus Station via Cincinnati, Cincinnati Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, and Montgomery Intermodal Center in around 20h 30m.

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