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How to get fromMinneapolis to New Orleans Airport (MSY)by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MSP - MSY
    3h 51m
    $502–1,302

  2. Bus to Rochester, fly

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    1. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane RST - MSY
    11h 35m
    $151–682

  3. 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
    30h 37m
    $404–878

  4. Bus via Wake Village

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to New Orleans International Airportbus bus
    31h 55m
    $247–427

  5. Drive 1,181.2 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to New Orleans Airport (MSY)car car 1,181.2 mi
    20h 13m
    $216–312

  6. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane BRD - MSY
    8h 28m
    $180–679

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    33h 1m
    $203–401

Minneapolis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$404Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,049.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and New Orleans Airport (MSY), 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 bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Louis Armstrong Airport via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, and UPT Bus Bay 2 in around 30h 37m.

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