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

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There are 7 ways to get from Louisville to New Orleans by car, bus, train, taxi, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Drive from Louisville to Meridian Bus Stopcar car
    2. Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2211
    5h 5m
    $42–67

  2. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Louisville to Meridian Union Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Meridian Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    6h 28m
    $72–157

  3. Drive 248.5 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to New Orleanscar car 248.5 mi
    5h
    $46–66

  4. Taxi to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Louisville to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane GTR - MSY
    6h
    $220–631

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

    1. Drive from Louisville to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)car car
    2. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane JAN - MSY
    6h 34m
    $102–497

  6. Drive to Meridian, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Drive from Louisville to Meridian (MEI)car car
    2. Fly from Meridian (MEI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MEI - MSY
    7h
    $103–510

  7. Taxi to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Louisville to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane GTR - GPT
    3. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    10h 31m
    $251–684

Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

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Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Louisville to New Orleans.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 264.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Louisville to New Orleans. However, you can drive to Meridian Bus Stop then take the bus to New Orleans Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Louisville to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Meridian Union Station in around 6h 28m.

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