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How to get fromFranklin to New Orleansby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane BNA - MSY
    3h 13m
    $773–1,088

  2. Drive  514.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Franklin to New Orleanscar car 514.9 mi
    8h 22m
    $88–128

  3. Bus via Montgomery (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0115 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    12h 59m
    $161–231

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    19h 7m
    $426–666

  5. Bus, train via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    13h 37m
    $221–346

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nashville to Memphis - Summer Avebus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    16h 40m
    $163–249

Nashville (BNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 507.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Franklin, TN, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Nashville (BNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Franklin to New Orleans Bus Station via Nashville Bus Station and Montgomery Intermodal Center in around 12h 59m.

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