There are 4 ways to get from Madison to New Orleans by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
4h 17m$108–193Drive 198.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Madison to New Orleanscar 198.9 mi
3h 20m$37–53Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Jackson to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
5h 47m$60–96Fly
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane JAN - MSY
4h 58m$155–555
Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madison to New Orleans is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Madison to New Orleans is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Madison to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from I-55 South Frontage Road @ Save-A-Lot and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Jackson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Madison to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Madison and New Orleans is 198 miles. The road distance is 200.1 miles.
The best way to get from Madison to New Orleans without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Madison to New Orleans, including transfers.
Madison to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
Madison to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Madison to New Orleans is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $100 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 5h 47m, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $600 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Madison, MS, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Jackson to New Orleans Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jackson to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Madison to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Madison to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madison to New Orleans is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Madison to New Orleans.
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