There are 6 ways to get from Kalispell to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Glacier Park International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane FCA - MSY
7h 22m$250–987Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Kalispell to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MSO - MSY
9h 9m$221–932Bus
- Take the bus from Kalispell to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
2d 4h$506–853Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
2d 5h$726–1,604Drive 2,235.6 mi
- Drive from Kalispell to New Orleanscar 2,235.6 mi
37h 47m$408–590Fly Glacier Park International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane FCA - GPT
- Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
9h 33m$283–1,045
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalispell to New Orleans is to drive which costs $400 - $600 and takes 37h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kalispell to New Orleans is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $250 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalispell to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Kalispell and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Billings, MT, Cheyenne, Denver Union Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Kalispell station to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Whitefish Amtrak Station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between Kalispell and New Orleans is 1822 miles. The road distance is 2248.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kalispell to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs $500 - $900.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Kalispell to New Orleans, including transfers.
Kalispell to New Orleans bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kalispell station.
Kalispell to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Whitefish Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Kalispell to New Orleans is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $250 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $900 and takes 2 days 4h, you could also train, which costs $700 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 5h.
What companies run services between Kalispell, MT, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kalispell to New Orleans Bus Station via Kalispell, Billings, MT, Cheyenne, Denver Union Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 4h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Denver, Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $430–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kalispell to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
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More Questions & Answers
Kalispell to New Orleans bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
New Orleans is 1h ahead of Kalispell. It is currently 7:16 PM in Kalispell and 8:16 PM in New Orleans.
Kalispell to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalispell to New Orleans is 2249 miles. It takes approximately 37h 47m to drive from Kalispell to New Orleans.
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