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How to get fromKentucky to New Orleansby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kentucky to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport

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    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LEX - MSY
    5h 25m
    $172–740

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0112
    2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    18h 5m
    $124–243

  3. Drive 704.8 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to New Orleanscar car 704.8 mi
    11h 27m
    $129–186

  4. Fly from Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SDF - MSY
    4h 44m
    $223–706

  5. Fly from Covington

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane CVG - MSY
    4h 53m
    $172–704

  6. Taxi to Evansville, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Owensboro to Evansville (EVV)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Evansville (EVV) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane EVV - MSY
    6h 25m
    $189–603

Kentucky to New Orleans by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 665.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Montgomery Intermodal Center in around 18h 5m.

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