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

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

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  1. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane FAT - MSY
    8h 29m
    $382–804

  2. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane FAT - LFT
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 7m
    $132–504

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    44h 50m
    $333–544

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 3h
    $558–1,286

  5. Drive  2,031.3 mi

    1. Drive from Fresno to New Orleanscar car 2,031.3 mi
    33h 59m
    $371–536

  6. Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane FAT - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    10h 57m
    $155–612

Fresno to New Orleans by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration44h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$333Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,776.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fresno Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 44h 50m.

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