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How to get fromEffingham to Louisianaby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Effingham to Louisiana by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane STL - MSY
    5h 3m
    $419–933

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    15h 25m
    $118–229

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    15h 46m
    $240–490

  4. Drive 716.1 mi

    1. Drive from Effingham to New Orleanscar car 716.1 mi
    11h 34m
    $131–189

  5. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Shreveport

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Shreveport (SHV)plane plane CMI - SHV
    9h 25m
    $126–489

Effingham to Louisiana by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 719.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Louisiana, USA?

You can take a bus from Effingham to New Orleans Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station in around 15h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Effingham Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $240–490 and the journey takes 15h 46m.

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