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

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

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  1. Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane COU - MSY
    5h 53m
    $166–619

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    21h 25m
    $123–243

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    21h 28m
    $217–488

  4. Drive 755.4 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to New Orleanscar car 755.4 mi
    13h 11m
    $138–200

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

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane COU - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    9h 3m
    $202–732

  6. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane STL - MSY
    8h 12m
    $427–949

Columbia to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 646.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbia to New Orleans Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 21h 25m.

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