There are 7 ways to get from Houston to New Orleans Airport (MSY) by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, 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 36m$91–601Bus via Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
9h 32m$53–107Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
7h 9m$58–97Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
10h 29m$118–244Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Houston to New Orleans-MSY337.1 mi
5h 39mDrive 337.1 mi
- Drive from Houston to New Orleans Airport (MSY)car 337.1 mi
5h 39m$62–89Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly
- 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
3h 8m$653–954
Houston to New Orleans Airport (MSY) by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is to bus via Houston Bus Station which costs $50 - $110 and takes 9h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $90 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to New Orleans Airport (MSY). However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at Louis Armstrong Airport via UPT Bus Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to New Orleans Airport (MSY). However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
The distance between Houston and New Orleans Airport (MSY) is 313 miles. The road distance is 339.1 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to New Orleans Airport (MSY) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Houston to New Orleans Airport (MSY), including transfers.
Houston to New Orleans Airport (MSY) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
Houston to New Orleans Airport (MSY) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $90 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 7h 9m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 10h 29m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and New Orleans Airport (MSY), 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 every 3 hours. Tickets cost $55–95 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 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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 DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Houston to New Orleans-MSY
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Houston to New Orleans Airport (MSY) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Houston to New Orleans Airport (MSY) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is 339 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Houston to New Orleans Airport (MSY).
Book your Houston to New Orleans Airport (MSY) bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 1044+ hotels available in New Orleans Airport (MSY).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Houston and New Orleans Airport (MSY). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.