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

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There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to New Orleans by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane GRR - MSY
    8h 6m
    $145–707

  2. Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane AZO - MSY
    10h 21m
    $123–579

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 37m
    $205–371

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    24h 50m
    $358–766

  5. Drive 1,067.8 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to New Orleanscar car 1,067.8 mi
    17h 21m
    $195–282

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MDW - MSY
    9h 19m
    $184–777

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ORD - MSY
    9h 42m
    $391–824

  8. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MKG - MSY
    6h 42m
    $178–560

  9. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane DTW - MSY
    9h 2m
    $464–1,169

Grand Rapids to New Orleans by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration24h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 954.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 24h 37m.

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