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How to get fromIsla Mujeres to New Orleansby ferry, plane, bus, car ferry, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Isla Mujeres to New Orleans by ferry, plane, bus, car ferry, car, or train

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  1. Ferry, fly

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    1. Take the ferry from Isla Mujeres to Playa Tortugasferry ferry
    2. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane CUN - MSY
    6h 31m
    $121–516

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Isla Mujeres to Playa Tortugasferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Antoniobus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 13h
    $374–669

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Isla Mujeres to Punta Samcarferry car ferry Isla Mujeres
    2. Drive from Punta Sam to New Orleanscar car
    41h 8m
    $401–581

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Isla Mujeres to Playa Tortugasferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Antoniobus bus
    4. Take the train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2d 18h
    $466–901

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 700.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Isla Mujeres, Mexico and New Orleans, LA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Isla Mujeres to New Orleans. However, you can take the ferry to Playa Tortugas, walk to Playa Tortugas, take the shuttle to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, walk to Cancún International Airport (CUN) airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), walk to Kenner Terminal Parking Garage, then take the bus to Tulane @ Loyola. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Isla Mujeres to New Orleans Bus Station via Playa Tortugas, Playa Tortugas R, Famsa, Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, San Antonio, and San Antonio Bus Station in around 2d 13h.

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