There are 7 ways to get from Memphis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Memphis
best- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MEM - MSY
6h 30m$651–1,701Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
11h 44m$63–126Bus, train
- 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
11h 39m$88–196Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Memphis to New Orleans-MSY384.2 mi
6h 19mDrive 384.2 mi
- Drive from Memphis to New Orleans Airport (MSY)car 384.2 mi
6h 19m$71–102Bus to Jonesboro Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jonesborobus
- Fly from Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane JBR - MSY
11h$110–514Bus to Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TNbus
- Fly from Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MKL - MSY
9h 2m$151–645
Memphis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Memphis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is to bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 11h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Memphis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is to drive which takes 6h 19m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to New Orleans Airport (MSY). However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE and arriving at Louis Armstrong Airport via Memphis Bus Station and UPT Bus Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
The distance between Memphis and New Orleans Airport (MSY) is 364 miles. The road distance is 386.4 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 39m and costs $85 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Memphis to New Orleans Airport (MSY), including transfers.
Memphis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Memphis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $650 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 11h 44m.
Memphis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is 386 miles. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Memphis to New Orleans Airport (MSY).
What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and New Orleans Airport (MSY), 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 $60–120 and the journey takes 9h. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.
- 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 Jonesboro Municipal Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- 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 Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jonesboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–140
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $40–140
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Memphis to New Orleans-MSY
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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