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How to get fromDowntown Austin to New Orleansby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Downtown Austin to New Orleans by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane AUS - MSY
    4h 20m
    $392–955

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211
    9h 30m
    $80–140

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus Austin
    2. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    13h 44m
    $238–388

  4. Drive 496.2 mi

    1. Drive from Downtown Austin to New Orleanscar car 496.2 mi
    8h 54m
    $91–131

Downtown Austin to New Orleans by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 465.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Downtown Austin, TX, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Austin to New Orleans Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $80–140 and the journey takes 9h 30m.

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