What is the cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to New Orleans?

The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to New Orleans is to bus which costs $200 - $410 and takes 30h.

What is the fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to New Orleans?

The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to New Orleans is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $500 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and New Orleans?

No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Marshall & Otis Station and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h.

Is there a direct train between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and New Orleans?

No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Raymond Ave Station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 41m.

How far is it from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to New Orleans?

The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and New Orleans is 1072 miles. The road distance is 1194.9 miles.

How do I travel from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to New Orleans without a car?

The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to New Orleans without a car is to train which takes 29h 41m and costs $400 - $950.

How long does it take to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to New Orleans?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to New Orleans, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minneapolis–Saint Paul to New Orleans bus from?

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.

Where do I catch the Minneapolis–Saint Paul to New Orleans train from?

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.

Train, bus or fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to New Orleans?

The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to New Orleans is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $500 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $950 and takes 29h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $200 - $410 and takes 30h.

Where does the Minneapolis–Saint Paul to New Orleans bus arrive?

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Minneapolis–Saint Paul to New Orleans train arrive?

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to New Orleans?

Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to New Orleans is 1195 miles. It takes approximately 20h 21m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to New Orleans.

Where can I stay near New Orleans?

There are 893+ hotels available in New Orleans.

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Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MSP - MSY
5h 23m
$505–1,307
Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train
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1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane MSP - GPT
2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
7h 11m
$171–770
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
29h 41m
$402–922
Bus
1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
30h
$202–402
Drive 1,188 mi
1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to New Orleanscar 1,188 mi
20h 21m
$217–314
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
32h 57m
$368–812

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to New Orleans by tram and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 1,065.3 mi
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What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Raymond Ave Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 29h 41m.

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