There are 6 ways to get from Friendswood to New Orleans by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane HOU - MSY
2h 39m$104–468Drive 348.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Friendswood to New Orleanscar 348.9 mi
6h$58–84Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
8h 1m$70–105Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
9h 58m$262–383Line 244 bus, line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly
- Take the bus from El Dorado Park & Ride to Travis St @ Texas Avebus
- Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane IAH - MSY
5h 17m$83–458Bus via Hobby Airport (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
9h 30m$79–117
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Friendswood to New Orleans is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Friendswood to New Orleans is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $100 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Friendswood to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from El Dorado Park & Ride and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Downtown Houston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Friendswood to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
The distance between Friendswood and New Orleans is 330 miles. The road distance is 351 miles.
The best way to get from Friendswood to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 8h 1m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Friendswood to New Orleans, including transfers.
Friendswood to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
Friendswood to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Friendswood to New Orleans is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $100 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 1m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $390 and takes 9h 58m.
What companies run services between Friendswood, TX, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–310
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from El Dorado Park & Ride to Travis St @ Texas Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
Bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal C
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Friendswood to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Friendswood to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Friendswood to New Orleans is 351 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Friendswood to New Orleans.
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