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How to get fromKansas City to Metairieby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Metairie by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus

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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
    4h 37m
    $391–952

  2. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Kansas City 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 14m
    $124–585

  3. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Jefferson 121
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    21h 17m
    $181–289

  4. Drive 793.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Metairiecar car 793.7 mi
    14h 52m
    $145–210

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0136 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    23h 7m
    $152–298

  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
    24h 47m
    $204–406

Kansas City to Metairie by bus and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 721.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Metairie, 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 bus from Kansas City to Airline @ E of Causeway via Memphis Bus Station, New Orleans Bus Station, UPT Streetcar Bay 1, Tulane Station, and Tulane @ Loyola in around 21h 17m.

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