There are 5 ways to get from Louisiana to Raleigh by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane MSY - RDU
3h 40m$154–543Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane LFT - RDU
5h 55m$114–566Bus
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
17h 20m$133–268Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain Crescent
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
23h 54m$254–563Drive 847.3 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Raleighcar 847.3 mi
14h 45m$155–224
Louisiana to Raleigh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louisiana to Raleigh is to bus which costs $130 - $270 and takes 17h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Louisiana to Raleigh is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $150 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisiana station to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via Atlanta Bus Station and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Louisiana to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 54m.
The distance between Louisiana and Raleigh is 797 miles. The road distance is 852.3 miles.
The best way to get from Louisiana to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 17h 20m and costs $130 - $270.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Louisiana to Raleigh, including transfers.
Louisiana to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
Louisiana to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from Louisiana to Raleigh is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 17h 20m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $600 and takes 23h 54m.
What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
Breeze Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to GoRaleigh Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 17h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Louisiana to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Raleigh is 1h ahead of Louisiana. It is currently 6:14 PM in Louisiana and 7:14 PM in Raleigh.
Louisiana to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisiana to Raleigh is 852 miles. It takes approximately 14h 45m to drive from Louisiana to Raleigh.
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