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How to get fromMemphis to Louisianaby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Memphis to Louisiana by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    10h 36m
    $91–196

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    10h 43m
    $66–131

  3. Drive 394 mi

    1. Drive from Memphis to New Orleanscar car 394 mi
    6h 28m
    $72–104

  4. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MEM - MSY
    6h 30m
    $601–1,701

  5. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane MEM - LFT
    5h 27m
    $107–514

  6. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane MEM - LCH
    6h 6m
    $102–494

  7. Fly to Shreveport

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Shreveport (SHV)plane plane MEM - SHV
    6h 50m
    $91–481

Memphis to Louisiana by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 36m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Louisiana, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Memphis (MEM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 5 times a week. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 9h. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.

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