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

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

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  1. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar car
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MTJ - MSY
    6h 58m
    $142–668

  2. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane GJT - MSY
    7h 25m
    $132–654

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    35h 5m
    $247–400

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    2d
    $577–1,290

  5. Drive  1,413.3 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to New Orleanscar car 1,413.3 mi
    25h 22m
    $258–373

  6. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane GJT - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    9h 4m
    $155–662

  7. Bus, bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to AABC Airport UVbus bus
    3. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ASE - MSY
    10h 10m
    $149–677

Grand Junction to New Orleans by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration35h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,234.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to New Orleans Bus Station via Denver Union Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 35h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Chicago Union Station in around 2d.

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