There are 7 ways to get from Durham to New Orleans by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane RDU - MSY
5h 53m$175–498Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus FlixBus N2470
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
16h 54m$131–209Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
23h 41m$234–531Drive 849.1 mi
- Drive from Durham to New Orleanscar 849.1 mi
14h 9m$155–224Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane GSO - MSY
7h 22m$415–974Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane CLT - MSY
7h 58m$145–643Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane RDU - GPT
- Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
9h 13m$133–616
Durham to New Orleans by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durham to New Orleans is to bus which costs $130 - $210 and takes 16h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to New Orleans is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $170 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Durham station to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 41m.
The distance between Durham and New Orleans is 813 miles. The road distance is 854.1 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 16h 54m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Durham to New Orleans, including transfers.
Durham to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
Durham to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Durham to New Orleans is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $170 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 16h 54m, you could also train, which costs $230 - $550 and takes 23h 41m.
What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Breeze Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Durham to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Downtown station.
New Orleans is 1h behind Durham. It is currently 4:22 AM in Durham and 3:22 AM in New Orleans.
Durham to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to New Orleans is 854 miles. It takes approximately 14h 9m to drive from Durham to New Orleans.
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