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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to New Orleans by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LAN - MSY
    6h 19m
    $140–625

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    25h 43m
    $613–993

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lansing to Detroitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    31h 5m
    $226–365

  4. Drive  1,049.5 mi

    1. Drive from Lansing to New Orleanscar car 1,049.5 mi
    17h 42m
    $192–277

  5. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    26h 17m

Lansing to New Orleans by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$613Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 954.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 25h 43m.

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