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How to get fromMaine to Louisianaby plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Maine to Louisiana by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane PWM - MSY
    5h 20m
    $190–900

  2. Fly to Shreveport

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Shreveport (SHV)plane plane PWM - SHV
    8h 20m
    $150–750

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    37h 12m
    $268–439

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    40h 28m
    $423–1,699

  5. Drive  1,605.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to New Orleanscar car 1,605.9 mi
    27h 25m
    $294–424

  6. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane PWM - LFT
    5h 52m
    $165–705

Maine to Louisiana by bus

Calendar16Weekly Buses
Duration37h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,445.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Maine, USA and Louisiana, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Portland (PWM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to New Orleans Bus Station via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, New York Midtown, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 37h 12m.

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