There are 7 ways to get from Flint to New Orleans by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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 Bishop International Airport
best- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane FNT - MSY
5h 51m$146–594Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
25h 52m$384–818Bus
- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus
- Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
29h 10m$200–381Drive 1,104.4 mi
- Drive from Flint to New Orleanscar 1,104.4 mi
18h 8m$202–292Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
- Drive from Flint to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane LAN - MSY
7h 38m$161–717Bus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane DTW - MSY
7h 29m$455–1,123Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
25h 52m$398–786
Flint to New Orleans by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Flint to New Orleans is to bus which costs $200 - $390 and takes 29h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Flint to New Orleans is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Flint to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Flint and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Detroit Bus Station and Montgomery Intermodal Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Flint station to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Flint Amtrak Station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 52m.
The distance between Flint and New Orleans is 991 miles. The road distance is 1110.8 miles.
The best way to get from Flint to New Orleans without a car is to train which takes 25h 52m and costs $380 - $850.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Flint to New Orleans, including transfers.
Flint to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Flint station.
Flint to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flint Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Flint to New Orleans is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $380 - $850 and takes 25h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $200 - $390 and takes 29h 10m.
What companies run services between Flint, MI, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flint Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Chicago Union Station in around 25h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Detroit to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Detroit to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Detroit to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–270
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Flint to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
New Orleans is 1h behind Flint. It is currently 5:42 AM in Flint and 4:42 AM in New Orleans.
Flint to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flint to New Orleans is 1111 miles. It takes approximately 18h 8m to drive from Flint to New Orleans.
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