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How to get fromEast Lansing to New Orleansby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from East Lansing to New Orleans by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LAN - MSY
    6h 54m
    $177–733

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 29m
    $226–411

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    25h 42m
    $366–791

  4. Drive 1,053.4 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to New Orleanscar car 1,053.4 mi
    17h 47m
    $193–278

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to DTW McNamara Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane DTW - MSY
    6h 48m
    $451–1,133

East Lansing to New Orleans by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration25h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 957.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to New Orleans Bus Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 25h 29m.

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