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How to get fromKansas City Union Station to New Orleansby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City Union Station to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Kansas City

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MCI - MSY
    5h 20m
    $451–953

  2. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Kansas City Union Station 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 34m
    $124–586

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 33m
    $168–279

  4. Train, bus via Carbondale

    1. Take the train from Kansas City 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 33m
    $293–638

  5. Drive 799.1 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City Union Station to New Orleanscar car 799.1 mi
    14h 58m
    $146–211

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City 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 30m
    $188–383

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    29h 2m
    $423–923

Kansas City Union Station to New Orleans by foot and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration20h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 727.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Kansas City Union Station, MO, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kansas City Union Station to New Orleans Bus Station via On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound, On 12Th At Charlotte Eastbound Nearside, Kansas City, Texarkana, Shreveport Bus Station, and Baton Rouge Bus Station in around 20h 33m.

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