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How to get fromManhattan to New Orleansby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Manhattan to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Laguardia Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LGA - MSY
    6h 1m
    $204–480

  2. Fly Laguardia Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane LGA - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    9h 14m
    $185–738

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    29h
    $256–381

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    32h 12m
    $750–1,200

  5. Drive  1,303.6 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan to New Orleanscar car 1,303.6 mi
    21h 51m
    $231–333

  6. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane EWR - MSY
    6h 11m
    $336–1,068

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane JFK - MSY
    6h 5m
    $865–1,021

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane PHL - MSY
    7h 22m
    $204–1,403

  9. Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain train
    2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ISP - MSY
    9h 19m
    $217–983

Manhattan to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration29hAverage Duration
Ticket$256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,202.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Orleans Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 29h.

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