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How to get fromGulf Coast to New Orleansby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Gulf Coast to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Slidell to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173 / ...
    55 min
    $23–33
  2. Drive 36.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gulf Coast to New Orleanscar car 36.7 mi
    41 min
    $7–10
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Slidell Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2h
    $31–46
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gulf Coast to New Orleanstaxi taxi 36.7 mi
    41 min
    $100–120

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Gulf Coast, LA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Slidell to New Orleans Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $4–10 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Slidell Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $11–23 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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