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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lawrence to New Orleans by car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Lawrence to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MHK - MSY
    6h 59m
    $117–576

  2. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 35m
    $182–303

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    4. Take the train from Carbondale to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    26h 5m
    $318–676

  4. Drive 826.8 mi

    1. Drive from Lawrence to New Orleanscar car 826.8 mi
    15h 28m
    $151–218

  5. Bus to Kansas City, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MCI - MSY
    6h 22m
    $398–966

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0136
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    22h 40m
    $198–308

Lawrence to New Orleans by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$318Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 831.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to New Orleans Bus Station via Kansas City and Memphis Bus Station in around 21h 35m.

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