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

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

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  1. Fly from Kansas City

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MCI - MSY
    4h 55m
    $451–953

  2. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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 32m
    $124–586

  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
    20h
    $173–275

  4. Train, bus

    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
    $306–654

  5. Drive 799.4 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to New Orleanscar car 799.4 mi
    14h 57m
    $146–211

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    21h 50m
    $138–282

  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
    $438–924

Kansas City to New Orleans by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$306Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 726.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Kansas City, 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 bus from Kansas City to New Orleans Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station in around 20h.

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