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

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There are 7 ways to get from Durham to New Orleans by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane RDU - MSY
    5h 39m
    $145–558

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus FlixBus N2470
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    16h 54m
    $139–252

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    23h 35m
    $288–616

  4. Drive 849.1 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to New Orleanscar car 849.1 mi
    14h 9m
    $155–224

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane GSO - MSY
    7h 24m
    $179–729

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane RDU - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    9h 10m
    $142–572

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane CLT - MSY
    7h 57m
    $165–705

Durham to New Orleans by bus and subway

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration16h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 808.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Durham to New Orleans Bus Station via Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 16h 54m.

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