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How to get fromGrand Forks to New Orleansby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Forks to New Orleans by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Grand Forks International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane GFK - MSY
    6h 38m
    $157–672

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    38h 9m
    $804–1,266

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    38h 25m
    $302–503

  4. Drive  1,470.8 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Forks to New Orleanscar car 1,470.8 mi
    25h 15m
    $252–364

  5. Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Forks to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane FAR - MSY
    7h 28m
    $272–819

  6. Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Forks to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane FAR - GPT
    3. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    10h 6m
    $303–797

  7. Bus, train via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    42h 14m
    $717–1,089

Grand Forks to New Orleans by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$804Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,314.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Grand Forks, ND, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Forks to New Orleans Bus Station via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 38h 25m.

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