There are 5 ways to get from Memphis to New Orleans by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US1173 / ...
- Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
10h 36m$96–186Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173 / ...
10h 43m$66–131Drive 394 mi
- Drive from Memphis to New Orleanscar 394 mi
6h 28m$72–104Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MEM - MSY
7h 39m$602–1,704Fly 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
8h 4m$149–667
Memphis to New Orleans by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Memphis to New Orleans is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 10h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Memphis to New Orleans is to drive which takes 6h 28m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
The distance between Memphis and New Orleans is 411 miles. The road distance is 396.3 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis to New Orleans without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 36m and costs $95 - $190.
It takes approximately 10h 36m to get from Memphis to New Orleans, including transfers.
Memphis to New Orleans bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Memphis to New Orleans is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $600 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 10h 43m.
Memphis to New Orleans bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to New Orleans is 396 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Memphis to New Orleans.
What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Memphis (MEM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 5 times a week. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 9h. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Memphis to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- 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
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Memphis to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- 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.com
Train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $95–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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