What is the cheapest way to get from Maine to New Orleans?

The cheapest way to get from Maine to New Orleans is to drive which costs $270 - $400 and takes 27h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maine to New Orleans?

The fastest way to get from Maine to New Orleans is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $190 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Maine and New Orleans?

No, there is no direct bus from Maine to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Portland Public Library and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Portland, ME, Boston, New York Midtown and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 4m.

How far is it from Maine to New Orleans?

The distance between Maine and New Orleans is 1466 miles. The road distance is 1615.3 miles.

How do I travel from Maine to New Orleans without a car?

The best way to get from Maine to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 37h 4m and costs $280 - $470.

How long does it take to get from Maine to New Orleans?

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Maine to New Orleans, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maine to New Orleans bus from?

Maine to New Orleans bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Bus or fly from Maine to New Orleans?

The best way to get from Maine to New Orleans is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $190 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $470 and takes 37h 4m.

Where does the Maine to New Orleans bus arrive?

Maine to New Orleans bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

What is the time difference between Maine and New Orleans?

New Orleans is 1h behind Maine. It is currently 1:05 PM in Maine and 12:05 PM in New Orleans.

Can I drive from Maine to New Orleans?

Yes, the driving distance between Maine to New Orleans is 1615 miles. It takes approximately 27h 25m to drive from Maine to New Orleans.

Where can I stay near New Orleans?

There are 1194+ hotels available in New Orleans.

Maine to New Orleans - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Maine to New Orleans by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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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 PWM - MSY
6h 34m
$192–871
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus
3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
37h 4m
$288–464
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
40h 28m
$823–1,999
Drive 1,605.9 mi
1. Drive from Portland to New Orleanscar 1,605.9 mi
27h 25m
$275–397
Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane PWM - GPT
2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
9h 56m
$195–739

Maine to New Orleans by bus

16Weekly Buses

37h 4mAverage Duration

$288Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,457.7 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

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

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 3 times a day. 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 4m.

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