There are 6 ways to get from McLean to New Orleans by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, 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.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane DCA - MSY
5h 34m$177–1,011Subway, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane BWI - MSY
6h 50m$102–866Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
25h 58m$172–298Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
29h 21m$295–656Drive 1,065.3 mi
- Drive from McLean to New Orleanscar 1,065.3 mi
17h 55m$195–281Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane IAD - MSY
5h 34m$115–608
McLean to New Orleans by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from McLean to New Orleans is to bus which costs $170 - $300 and takes 25h 58m.
The fastest way to get from McLean to New Orleans is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from McLean to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Ballston+Bay A, Washington Union Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from McLean to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 21m.
The distance between McLean and New Orleans is 1004 miles. The road distance is 1071.6 miles.
The best way to get from McLean to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 25h 58m and costs $170 - $300.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from McLean to New Orleans, including transfers.
McLean to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
McLean to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from McLean to New Orleans is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $170 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $300 and takes 25h 58m, you could also train, which costs $290 - $700 and takes 29h 21m.
What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to New Orleans Bus Station via Ballston+Bay H, Ballston+Bay A, K St NW+17 St NW, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 25h 58m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
McLean to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
New Orleans is 1h behind McLean. It is currently 4:05 PM in McLean and 3:05 PM in New Orleans.
McLean to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between McLean to New Orleans is 1072 miles. It takes approximately 17h 55m to drive from McLean to New Orleans.
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