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

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There are 4 ways to get from Lansing to New Orleans by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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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 49m
    $160–725

  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
    26h 10m
    $368–793

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 10m
    $228–413

  4. Drive 1,049.5 mi

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

Lansing to New Orleans by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$368Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 954.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Trans Center to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via NBD Harrison past Kalamazoo, Brody Complex, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 26h 10m.

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