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How to get fromMichigan to Louisianaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Michigan to Louisiana by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LAN - MSY
    4h 46m
    $139–622

  2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane GRR - MSY
    7h 8m
    $114–604

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0112
    2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    26h 55m
    $190–298

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    27h 7m
    $299–713

  5. Drive  1,058.8 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to New Orleanscar car 1,058.8 mi
    17h 30m
    $194–280

  6. Fly from Detroit

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane DTW - MSY
    4h 19m
    $442–1,102

  7. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    27h 25m
    $296–646

Michigan to Louisiana by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 942.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Louisiana, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Montgomery Intermodal Center in around 26h 55m.

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