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

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MSP - MSY
    5h 3m
    $503–1,305

  2. Drive  1,191 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to New Orleanscar car 1,191 mi
    20h 22m
    $218–314

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 10m
    $220–386

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    29h 57m
    $722–1,152

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    31h 38m
    $586–958

Minneapolis to New Orleans by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration29h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,061.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, 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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station in around 29h 10m.

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