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How to get fromKey West, FL to New Orleansby plane, ferry, bus, car, train, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Key West, FL to New Orleans by plane, ferry, bus, car, train, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Key West International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane EYW - MSY
    6h 9m
    $517–940

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Whitehead & Eaton to Big Pine Key - Auto Store / NAPA MM30bus bus Lks
    2. Take the bus from Big Pine Key to Miami Airport Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    31h 18m
    $169–339

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Key West, FL to Marco Island, FLferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Naples to Tallahassee FSUbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 38m
    $344–522

  4. Drive 1,003.1 mi

    1. Drive from Key West, FL to New Orleanscar car 1,003.1 mi
    17h 53m
    $184–265

  5. Fly Key West International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane EYW - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    10h 7m
    $214–623

  6. Shuttle to Miami International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Key West, FL to Miami, FL - International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MIA - MSY
    8h 9m
    $674–1,151

  7. Shuttle to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Key West, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL - International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane FLL - MSY
    8h 39m
    $481–1,420

  8. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Key West, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL - International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 21m
    $331–478

Key West, FL to New Orleans by shuttle, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration26h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$331Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 659.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Key West, FL, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Breeze Airways fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitehead & Eaton to New Orleans Bus Station via Big Pine Key - Auto Store / NAPA MM30, Big Pine Key, Miami Airport Station, Tallahassee, and Mobile Bus Station in around 31h 18m.

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