There are 6 ways to get from Lowell to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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 Boston Logan Airport
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane BOS - MSY
7h 3m$442–970Train, train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ruggles to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane PVD - MSY
10h 32m$158–731Bus
- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
35h 25m$244–397Train
- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain
- Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
38h 48m$418–1,563Drive 1,509 mi
- Drive from Lowell to New Orleanscar 1,509 mi
25h 46m$276–398Train, bus to Manchester Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MHT - MSY
10h 31m$247–1,129
Lowell to New Orleans by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lowell to New Orleans is to bus which costs $240 - $400 and takes 35h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Lowell to New Orleans is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $440 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Lowell to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Boston, New York Midtown and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Lowell to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Lowell and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via North Station, Boston and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 48m.
The distance between Lowell and New Orleans is 1415 miles. The road distance is 1517.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lowell to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 35h 25m and costs $240 - $400.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Lowell to New Orleans, including transfers.
Lowell to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
Lowell to New Orleans train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lowell station.
The best way to get from Lowell to New Orleans is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $440 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $400 and takes 35h 25m, you could also train, which costs $410 - $1,600 and takes 38h 48m.
What companies run services between Lowell, MA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
JetBlue Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to New Orleans Bus Station via Boston, New York Midtown, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 35h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Manchester Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Manchester Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Manchester Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Train from Lowell to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from Lowell to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from Ruggles to TF Green Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–15
Train from Lowell to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Lowell to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
New Orleans is 1h behind Lowell. It is currently 3:44 AM in Lowell and 2:44 AM in New Orleans.
Lowell to New Orleans train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lowell to New Orleans is 1518 miles. It takes approximately 25h 46m to drive from Lowell to New Orleans.
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