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

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There are 7 ways to get from Elizabeth to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane EWR - MSY
    4h 20m
    $174–930

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane EWR - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    7h 49m
    $159–607

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    32h 43m
    $217–436

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    33h 3m
    $443–909

  5. Drive 1,286.6 mi

    1. Drive from Elizabeth to New Orleanscar car 1,286.6 mi
    21h 36m
    $235–340

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane JFK - MSY
    6h 32m
    $468–1,834

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LGA - MSY
    7h 6m
    $172–782

Elizabeth to New Orleans by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration32h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,178.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl to New Orleans Bus Station via Newark Penn Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 32h 43m.

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