What is the cheapest way to get from Franklin to New Orleans?

The cheapest way to get from Franklin to New Orleans is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Franklin to New Orleans?

The fastest way to get from Franklin to New Orleans is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $1,000 - $1,040.

Is there a direct bus between Franklin and New Orleans?

No, there is no direct bus from Franklin station to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Nashville Bus Station and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Montgomery Intermodal Center and Mobile Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.

How far is it from Franklin to New Orleans?

The distance between Franklin and New Orleans is 511 miles. The road distance is 517.9 miles.

How do I travel from Franklin to New Orleans without a car?

The best way to get from Franklin to New Orleans without a car is to bus via Montgomery which takes 13h 4m and costs $140 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Franklin to New Orleans?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Franklin to New Orleans, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Franklin to New Orleans bus from?

Franklin to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Nashville Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Franklin to New Orleans?

The best way to get from Franklin to New Orleans is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $1,000 - $1,040. Alternatively, you can bus via Montgomery, which costs $140 - $260 and takes 13h 4m.

Where does the Franklin to New Orleans bus arrive?

Franklin to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montgomery Intermodal Center station.

Can I drive from Franklin to New Orleans?

Yes, the driving distance between Franklin to New Orleans is 518 miles. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Franklin to New Orleans.

Where can I stay near New Orleans?

There are 1059+ hotels available in New Orleans.

Franklin to New Orleans - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane BNA - MSY
3h 8m
$1,003–1,038
Drive 514.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Franklin to New Orleanscar 514.9 mi
8h 22m
$94–136
Bus via Montgomery
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Mobile Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
13h 4m
$145–251
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2521
2. Take the train from Carbondale to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
19h 7m
$286–531
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600 / ...
2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
13h 44m
$151–261
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Nashville to Memphis - Summer Avebus Nyc
2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
16h 37m
$163–259

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

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2h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 507.7 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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, Montgomery Intermodal Center, and Mobile Bus Station in around 13h 4m.

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