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

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

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  1. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane CAE - MSY
    5h 8m
    $229–1,137

  2. Drive 663.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lexington to New Orleanscar car 663.2 mi
    10h 47m
    $121–175

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 22m
    $168–297

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    23h 58m
    $325–669

  5. Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane CAE - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    6h 36m
    $236–1,100

Columbia (CAE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 621.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lexington to New Orleans Bus Station via Columbia, SC, Camden, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 17h 22m.

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