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How to get fromMiami to New Orleansby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Miami to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Miami International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MIA - MSY
    4h 20m
    $551–1,003

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 15m
    $152–252

  3. Bus via Miami International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Fieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 22m
    $182–282

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    46h 20m
    $1,045–1,636

  5. Drive  862 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to New Orleanscar car 862 mi
    13h 58m
    $158–228

  6. Train to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Metrorail Transfer Station to Fort Lauderdale Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane FLL - MSY
    5h 3m
    $454–1,008

Miami to New Orleans by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration46h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,045Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 687.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. 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.

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