There are 6 ways to get from Memphis Central Station to New Orleans by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Memphis to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
8h 52m$120–270Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
11h 1m$61–121Drive 393.3 mi
- Drive from Memphis Central Station to New Orleanscar 393.3 mi
6h 27m$72–104Fly Memphis to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MEM - MSY
8h 55m$653–1,705Fly Memphis to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane MEM - GPT
- Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
9h 21m$149–668Bus to Nashville, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane BNA - MSY
9h 46m$584–1,066
Memphis Central Station to New Orleans by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Memphis Central Station to New Orleans is to bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 11h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Memphis Central Station to New Orleans is to drive which takes 6h 27m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis Central Station to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from VANCE AVENUE at 3RD STREET and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Memphis and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Memphis Central Station and New Orleans is 406 miles. The road distance is 395.6 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis Central Station to New Orleans without a car is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs $120 - $270.
The train from Memphis to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal takes 8h 52m including transfers and departs once daily.
Memphis Central Station to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
Memphis Central Station to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Memphis station.
The best way to get from Memphis Central Station to New Orleans is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs $120 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 11h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $650 - $1,700 and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Memphis Central Station, TN, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Memphis to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 8h 52m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 9h. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Nashville to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Nashville to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Memphis to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Memphis to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Nashville to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Memphis to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Memphis to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Memphis Central Station to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Memphis Central Station to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Memphis Central Station to New Orleans is 396 miles. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Memphis Central Station to New Orleans.
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