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

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There are 6 ways to get from Erie to Louisiana by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ERI - MSY
    7h 26m
    $122–602

  2. Fly to Shreveport

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    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Shreveport (SHV)plane plane ERI - SHV
    8h 56m
    $112–502

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    29h 38m
    $442–935

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    33h 40m
    $213–424

  5. Drive 1,145.3 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to New Orleanscar car 1,145.3 mi
    18h 54m
    $209–302

  6. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane ERI - LFT
    11h 29m
    $123–505

Erie to Louisiana by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration29h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$442Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,020.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Louisiana, USA?

American Airlines flies from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erie Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Chicago Union Station in around 29h 38m.

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