There are 7 ways to get from Miami to Louisiana by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Miami International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MIA - MSY
3h 6m$550–1,000Fly Miami International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane MIA - LFT
6h 10m$101–473Bus via Miami International Airport
- Take the bus from Miami Airport to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Fieldbus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
21h 22m$182–272Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
46h 20m$467–1,162Drive 862 mi
- Drive from Miami to New Orleanscar 862 mi
13h 58m$158–228Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane FLL - MSY
3h 52m$313–1,105Bus
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
24h 15m$148–238
Miami to Louisiana by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Louisiana is to bus which costs $140 - $240 and takes 24h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to Louisiana is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $550 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami to Louisiana station. However, there are services departing from Miami Airport and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Old St Augustine at Intramural Field, Tallahassee and Mobile Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Miami station to Louisiana. However, there are services departing from Miami Amtrak Station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Cary and Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 20m.
The distance between Miami and Louisiana is 679 miles. The road distance is 867 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to Louisiana without a car is to bus via Miami International Airport which takes 21h 22m and costs $180 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Miami to Louisiana, including transfers.
Miami to Louisiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Miami Airport Station.
Miami to Louisiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Miami Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Miami to Louisiana is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $550 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Miami International Airport, which costs $180 - $280 and takes 21h 22m, you could also train, which costs $460 - $1,200 and takes 46h 20m.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Louisiana, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Miami Airport Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Miami International Airport, Miami Airport, Old St Augustine at Intramural Field, Tallahassee, and Mobile Bus Station in around 21h 22m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Miami International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Miami Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Miami Airport to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Website
- RedCoach
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Booking & Getting There
Miami to Louisiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.
Louisiana is 1h behind Miami. It is currently 8:02 AM in Miami and 7:02 AM in Louisiana.
Miami to Louisiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami to Louisiana is 867 miles. It takes approximately 13h 58m to drive from Miami to Louisiana.
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