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How to get fromJefferson City to New Orleansby plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Jefferson City to New Orleans by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane COU - MSY
    6h 1m
    $193–650

  2. Drive 724.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jefferson City to New Orleanscar car 724.6 mi
    12h 38m
    $133–191

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City 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
    20h 23m
    $139–280

  4. Train, bus via Carbondale

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City 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
    20h 26m
    $244–535

  5. Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jefferson City, Missouri to St Louis International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane STL - MSY
    5h 54m
    $538–1,049

  6. Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane COU - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    9h 10m
    $230–713

Jefferson City to New Orleans by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 653.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours.

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