Rome2Rio

How to get fromLexington to New Orleansby taxi, train, car, bus, or plane

Find Transport to New Orleans

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Lexington to New Orleans by taxi, train, car, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lexington to Yazoo City Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Yazoo City Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    6h 16m
    $208–323

  2. Drive, bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lexington to I-55 South Frontage Road @ Save-A-Lotcar car
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    6h 39m
    $42–77

  3. Drive 247.9 mi

    1. Drive from Lexington to New Orleanscar car 247.9 mi
    4h 11m
    $46–66

  4. Drive to Jackson/Vicksburg, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Drive from Lexington to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)car car
    2. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane JAN - MSY
    5h 49m
    $98–491

  5. Drive to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Drive from Lexington to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)car car
    2. Fly from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane GTR - MSY
    7h 10m
    $110–501

  6. Drive to Jackson/Vicksburg, fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Drive from Lexington to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)car car
    2. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane JAN - GPT
    3. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    8h 1m
    $135–534

Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

Calendar129Weekly Planes
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lexington to New Orleans.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 264.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Lexington, MS, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lexington to New Orleans. However, you can take the taxi to Yazoo City Amtrak Station then take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lexington to New Orleans Bus Station via I-55 South Frontage Road @ Save-A-Lot and Jackson in around 6h 39m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound