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

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There are 7 ways to get from Miami to New Orleans by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Miami International Airport

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MIA - MSY
    4h 12m
    $501–953

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 32m
    $136–261

  3. 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
    $622–1,290

  4. Drive 862 mi

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

  5. 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
    4h 58m
    $294–1,208

  6. 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 47m
    $184–367

  7. Bus

    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 40m
    $151–293

Miami to New Orleans by train, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration21h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 687.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Miami Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Cary and Greensboro in around 46h 20m.

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