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How to get fromLouisiana to Carthageby train, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Louisiana to Carthage by train, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Drive from Jackson to Carthagecar car
    4h 54m
    $68–136

  2. Drive 220.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Orleans to Carthagecar car 220.2 mi
    4h 15m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the taxi from Briarwood @ Hampton Inn to Carthagetaxi taxi
    6h 17m
    $212–279

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the taxi from Briarwood @ Hampton Inn to Carthagetaxi taxi
    5h 51m
    $241–343

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Map of how to get from Louisiana to Carthage.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 237.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and Carthage, Leake County, MS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Louisiana to Carthage. However, you can take the train to Jackson then drive to Carthage. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Jackson, take the line 1 bus to Briarwood @ Hampton Inn, then take the taxi to Carthage.

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