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

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There are 6 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood 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
    4h 38m
    $263–1,306

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    $130–237

  3. 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
    $596–1,275

  4. Drive 836.9 mi

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

  5. Train to Miami International Airport, fly

    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
    5h 4m
    $505–1,009

  6. 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
    $180–350

Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration19h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 690.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and New Orleans, LA, 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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