What is the cheapest way to get from Miami to New Orleans?

The cheapest way to get from Miami to New Orleans is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Miami to New Orleans?

The fastest way to get from Miami to New Orleans is to drive and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $160 - $900.

How far is it from Miami to New Orleans?

The distance between Miami and New Orleans is 583 miles. The road distance is 695.2 miles.

How do I travel from Miami to New Orleans without a car?

The best way to get from Miami to New Orleans without a car is to taxi and bus via Baton Rouge which takes 16h 44m and costs $160 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Miami to New Orleans?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Miami to New Orleans, including transfers.

Can I drive from Miami to New Orleans?

Yes, the driving distance between Miami to New Orleans is 695 miles. It takes approximately 12h 57m to drive from Miami to New Orleans.

Where can I stay near New Orleans?

There are 891+ hotels available in New Orleans.

Miami to New Orleans - 4 ways to travel via car, plane, taxi, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Miami to New Orleans by car, plane, taxi, or bus

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Drive, fly
best
1. Drive from Miami to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car
2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane XNA - MSY
4h 18m
$164–872
Drive 691.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Miami to New Orleanscar 691.2 mi
12h 57m
$127–183
Taxi, bus via Baton Rouge
1. Take the taxi from Miami to Joplintaxi
2. Take the bus from Joplin to Texarkanabus
3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
16h 44m
$166–270
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Miami to Joplintaxi
2. Take the bus from Joplin to Texarkanabus
3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
20h 4m
$184–301

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

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3h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 579.4 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Miami, OK, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Miami to New Orleans. However, you can drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), walk to Kenner Terminal Parking Garage, then take the bus to Tulane @ Loyola. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Joplin, take the bus to Texarkana, take the bus to Shreveport Bus Station, take the bus to Baton Rouge Bus Station, then take the bus to New Orleans Bus Station.

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