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

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There are 8 ways to get from Minnesota to New Orleans by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport 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 plane MSP - MSY
    5h 7m
    $503–1,305

  2. Fly Duluth International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane DLH - MSY
    7h 41m
    $132–604

  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
    29h 37m
    $432–922

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    30h 45m
    $247–424

  5. Drive 1,191 mi

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

  6. Fly Rochester to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane RST - MSY
    7h 30m
    $242–1,140

  7. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane MSP - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    6h 47m
    $170–718

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus 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 24m
    $383–787

Minnesota to New Orleans by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$432Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,061.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Minnesota, 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 6th St S & 5th Ave S to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 29h 37m.

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