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

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

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

    best
    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
    6h 12m
    $420–936

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    $117–229

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    15h 46m
    $230–480

  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

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane CMI - MSY
    9h 44m
    $152–622

Effingham to New Orleans by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 732.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and New Orleans, LA, 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 $230–480 and the journey takes 15h 46m.

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