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How to get fromIndependence to New Orleansby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Independence to New Orleans by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Line 24 bus to Kansas City, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MCI - MSY
    6h 25m
    $391–953

  2. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Independence to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MHK - MSY
    7h 48m
    $126–588

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Jefferson 121
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    21h 50m
    $175–290

  4. Train, bus via Carbondale

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    23h 14m
    $303–637

  5. Drive 795.9 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to New Orleanscar car 795.9 mi
    15h 2m
    $146–210

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    23h 11m
    $198–397

Independence to New Orleans by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 739 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to New Orleans Bus Station via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City, and Memphis Bus Station in around 21h 50m.

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