There are 5 ways to get from Dallas to New Orleans by tram, plane, bus (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.
Tram to Dallas, fly
best- Take the tram from West End Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane DAL - MSY
4h 2m$77–409Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound 2221
9h 15m$80–160Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to San Antonio Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
26h 23m$284–588Drive 491.5 mi
- Drive from Dallas to New Orleanscar 491.5 mi
8h 31m$90–130Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane DFW - MSY
4h 57m$604–1,706
Dallas to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dallas to New Orleans is to bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas to New Orleans is to tram and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $75 - $410.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Dallas to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Dallas and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via San Antonio Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 23m.
The distance between Dallas and New Orleans is 457 miles. The road distance is 494.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Dallas to New Orleans, including transfers.
Dallas to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum station.
Dallas to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Dallas to New Orleans is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs $80 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $600 and takes 26h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $600 - $1,800 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to New Orleans Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dallas to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via San Antonio Station in around 26h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Dallas to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–490
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- dart.org
Tram from West End Station to Inwood/Love Field Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.dart.org
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–380
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Dallas to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Dallas to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Antonio Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to New Orleans is 494 miles. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Dallas to New Orleans.
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