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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Louisianaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Louisiana by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane FLL - MSY
    3h 29m
    $262–1,303

  2. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane FLL - LFT
    6h 4m
    $113–476

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 40m
    $131–238

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    45h 42m
    $597–1,274

  5. Drive 836.9 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleanscar car 836.9 mi
    13h 36m
    $153–221

  6. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MIA - MSY
    3h 55m
    $504–1,006

  7. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane FLL - LCH
    7h 3m
    $133–436

  8. Bus via Airport/Rental Car Center

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Fieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 42m
    $170–350

Fort Lauderdale to Louisiana by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration19h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 678.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Louisiana, USA?

JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to New Orleans Bus Station via Tallahassee and Mobile Bus Station in around 19h 40m.

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