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

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There are 10 ways to get from Lakeland to New Orleans by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane TPA - MSY
    5h 45m
    $138–576

  2. Train to Orlando, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MCO - MSY
    6h 15m
    $109–507

  3. Amtrak Thruway, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station 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
    18h 6m
    $111–215

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    40h
    $526–1,103

  5. Drive 633 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to New Orleanscar car 633 mi
    11h 11m
    $116–167

  6. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane TPA - GPT
    3. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    7h 40m
    $215–1,039

  7. Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SRQ - MSY
    10h 11m
    $146–654

  8. Train to Orlando, fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane MCO - GPT
    3. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    8h 5m
    $176–750

  9. Train, bus via Tallahassee

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Orlando 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
    18h 57m
    $117–230

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 42m
    $154–315

Lakeland to New Orleans by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Lakeland to New Orleans Bus Station via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Marion Transit Center, Tampa Bus Station, Tallahassee, and Mobile Bus Station in around 18h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Cary and Greensboro in around 40h.

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