There are 5 ways to get from Fargo to New Orleans by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane FAR - MSY
6h 7m$253–1,117Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
33h 58m$431–994Bus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
36h$293–486Drive 1,396.8 mi
- Drive from Fargo to New Orleanscar 1,396.8 mi
24h 8m$255–369Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane FAR - GPT
- Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
8h 11m$287–1,175
Fargo to New Orleans by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to New Orleans is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 24h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to New Orleans is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $250 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Fargo to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Fargo and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Sioux Falls, Kansas City Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h.
No, there is no direct train from Fargo station to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Fargo Amtrak Station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 58m.
The distance between Fargo and New Orleans is 1245 miles. The road distance is 1404.9 miles.
The best way to get from Fargo to New Orleans without a car is to train which takes 33h 58m and costs $430 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Fargo to New Orleans, including transfers.
Fargo to New Orleans bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo station.
Fargo to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fargo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fargo to New Orleans is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $250 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $430 - $1,000 and takes 33h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $290 - $490 and takes 36h.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fargo Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Chicago Union Station in around 33h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Hector International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Hector International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Hector International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Hector International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Hector International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fargo to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Fargo to New Orleans bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.
Fargo to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to New Orleans is 1405 miles. It takes approximately 24h 8m to drive from Fargo to New Orleans.
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