There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to New Orleans by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane DCA - MSY
5h 37m$175–859Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane BWI - MSY
6h 35m$95–564Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
25h 57m$200–329Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
29h 9m$603–1,004Drive 1,051.8 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to New Orleanscar 1,051.8 mi
17h 55m$180–260Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane IAD - MSY
5h 52m$115–608
Fairfax to New Orleans by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to New Orleans is to drive which costs $180 - $260 and takes 17h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to New Orleans is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $170 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via H St NW+Madison Pl NW, Washington Union Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 9m.
The distance between Fairfax and New Orleans is 1004 miles. The road distance is 1058 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 25h 57m and costs $200 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Fairfax to New Orleans, including transfers.
Fairfax to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Fairfax to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to New Orleans is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $170 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $330 and takes 25h 57m, you could also train, which costs $600 - $1,000 and takes 29h 9m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D to New Orleans Bus Station via Virginia Ave Nw @ 21St St Nw, H St NW+Madison Pl NW, H St NE+Union Station Garage, Washington Union Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 25h 57m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Fairfax to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
New Orleans is 1h behind Fairfax. It is currently 6:07 AM in Fairfax and 5:07 AM in New Orleans.
Fairfax to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to New Orleans is 1058 miles. It takes approximately 17h 55m to drive from Fairfax to New Orleans.
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