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

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

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  1. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SDF - MSY
    4h 42m
    $235–724

  2. Drive 747.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lexington to New Orleanscar car 747.2 mi
    12h 11m
    $137–197

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0110
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    20h 13m
    $201–291

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    25h 48m
    $355–698

  5. Fly from Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LEX - MSY
    8h 9m
    $143–705

Lexington to New Orleans by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration20h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 713.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Tates Creek @ Dove Run to New Orleans Bus Station via Transit Center, Walmart @ Northpark, Lexington Bus Stop, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 20h 13m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) hourly.

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