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

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

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  1. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Kannapolis to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane CLT - MSY
    5h 43m
    $122–582

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    18h 10m
    $120–201

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kannapolis to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    20h 45m
    $435–723

  4. Drive  733.1 mi

    1. Drive from Kannapolis to New Orleanscar car 733.1 mi
    12h 14m
    $134–194

  5. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kannapolis to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane CLT - GPT
    3. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    7h 34m
    $153–570

  6. Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kannapolis to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane RDU - MSY
    8h 11m
    $231–661

Kannapolis to New Orleans by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration18h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 699.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Kannapolis, NC, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Dale Earnhardt Blvd & Ford St to New Orleans Bus Station via Rider Transit Center, JW Clay Station Bay, Trade St & Graham St, Charlotte Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 18h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kannapolis to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Charlotte Amtrak Station in around 20h 45m.

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