There are 9 ways to get from Manhattan to New Orleans by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane EWR - MSY
5h 59m$226–868Fly Laguardia Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane LGA - MSY
5h 51m$154–560Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
28h 50m$214–344Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
32h 12m$330–800Drive 1,303.6 mi
- Drive from Manhattan to New Orleanscar 1,303.6 mi
21h 51m$238–344Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane JFK - MSY
5h 59m$475–1,121Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane PHL - MSY
7h 23m$154–1,403Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
- Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane ISP - MSY
9h 9m$177–833Fly Laguardia Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane LGA - GPT
- Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
9h 33m$176–818
Manhattan to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to New Orleans is to bus which costs $210 - $350 and takes 28h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to New Orleans is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $150 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32h 12m.
The distance between Manhattan and New Orleans is 1248 miles. The road distance is 1311.2 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 28h 50m and costs $210 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Manhattan to New Orleans, including transfers.
Manhattan to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Manhattan to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to New Orleans is to bus which takes 28h 50m and costs $210 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $800 and takes 32h 12m, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $600 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
You can take a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Orleans Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 28h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $330–800 and the journey takes 32h 12m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Asheville, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- newarkairportexpress.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25
- Book at
- Coach USA
- One Way - Adult
- $25
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Booking & Getting There
Manhattan to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
New Orleans is 1h behind Manhattan. It is currently 5:22 AM in Manhattan and 4:22 AM in New Orleans.
Manhattan to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to New Orleans is 1311 miles. It takes approximately 21h 51m to drive from Manhattan to New Orleans.
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