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How to get fromMcAllen to New Orleansby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from McAllen to New Orleans by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MFE - MSY
    4h 56m
    $97–510

  2. Bus via Alief

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston - Hillcroft & 59bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211
    13h 30m
    $109–164

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Via McAllen
    2. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    17h 53m
    $246–414

  4. Drive  693.4 mi

    1. Drive from McAllen to New Orleanscar car 693.4 mi
    12h 24m
    $127–183

  5. Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane MFE - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    6h 49m
    $128–488

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Hidalgo International Bridge to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1128
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    16h 40m
    $127–203

  7. Bus, train via San Antonio

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Antoniobus bus Brownsville
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    21h 50m
    $378–573

McAllen to New Orleans by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration13h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 567.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McAllen Central Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Houston - Hillcroft & 59 and Houston in around 13h 30m.

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