Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to New Orleans

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Columbus to New Orleans by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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.

  1. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane CMH - MSY
    6h 41m
    $283–906

  2. Drive 908.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbus to New Orleanscar car 908.4 mi
    14h 53m
    $166–240

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus 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
    $284–637

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0105
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    28h 10m
    $168–326

  5. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane CMH - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    8h 45m
    $169–769

  6. Bus to Covington, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane CVG - MSY
    7h 56m
    $193–690

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    29h 10m
    $371–789

Columbus to New Orleans by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$284Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Columbus to New Orleans.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 832.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to New Orleans Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 28h 10m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers