Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Louisiana

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from El Paso to Louisiana by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ELP - MSY
    6h 40m
    $197–842

  2. Fly to Shreveport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Shreveport (SHV)plane plane ELP - SHV
    8h 37m
    $137–592

  3. Bus via Houston

    1. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    20h 15m
    $235–279

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from El Paso Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    28h 55m
    $650–1,000

  5. Drive  1,081.4 mi

    1. Drive from El Paso to New Orleanscar car 1,081.4 mi
    16h 54m
    $192–276

  6. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane ELP - LCH
    7h 10m
    $148–605

  7. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane ELP - LFT
    7h 4m
    $158–655

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1001
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    22h 45m
    $200–300

El Paso to Louisiana by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration28h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$650Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from El Paso to Louisiana.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 990 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and Louisiana, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to New Orleans Bus Station via Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr and Downtown Houston in around 20h 15m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There