There are 9 ways to get from Florida to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Orlando
best- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MCO - MSY
4h 38m$88–605Line 30 bus to Tampa, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Kennedy Blvd @ Ashley Dr to Airport Rental Car Centerbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane TPA - MSY
4h 30m$78–465Bus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Mobile Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0760S
- Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
15h$89–141Drive 546.3 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville to New Orleanscar 546.3 mi
8h 52m$100–144Fly from Jacksonville
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane JAX - MSY
4h 54m$88–496Fly from Miami International Airport
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MIA - MSY
4h 33m$554–1,006Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane FLL - MSY
4h 42m$313–1,106Line 30 bus to Ft. Myers, fly
- Take the bus from Cc Pwky @ Vincennes St to South Fort Myers Transfer/P&Rbus
- Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane RSW - MSY
6h 4m$244–1,108Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Mobile Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0760S
- Take the train from Mobile, AL to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain Mobile / ...
18h 33m$97–198
Florida to New Orleans by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Florida to New Orleans is to bus which costs $85 - $150 and takes 15h.
The fastest way to get from Florida to New Orleans is to line 30 bus and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $75 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Florida to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Mobile Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
The distance between Florida and New Orleans is 579 miles. The road distance is 549.5 miles.
The best way to get from Florida to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 15h and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Florida to New Orleans, including transfers.
Florida to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Florida to New Orleans is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $85 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 15h.
Florida to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Mobile Bus Station.
New Orleans is 1h behind Florida. It is currently 12:14 AM in Florida and 11:14 PM in New Orleans.
What companies run services between Florida, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Breeze Airways, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Orlando (MCO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jacksonville to New Orleans Bus Station via Mobile Bus Station in around 15h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Orlando to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Tampa to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Jacksonville to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Jacksonville to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Miami International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Miami International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Ft. Myers to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Ft. Myers to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Mobile, AL to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jacksonville to Mobile Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jacksonville to Mobile Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Florida to New Orleans is 549 miles. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Florida to New Orleans.
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