There are 6 ways to get from Minot to New Orleans by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Minot International Airport
best- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MOT - MSY
8h 40m$162–754Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Minot Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
38h 34m$488–1,092Bus
- Take the bus from Minot to Bismarckbus
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
41h$341–549Drive 1,626.8 mi
- Drive from Minot to New Orleanscar 1,626.8 mi
29h 2m$297–429Drive to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, fly
- Drive from Minot to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)car
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane XWA - MSY
8h 58m$194–836Bus to Bismarck Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Minot to Bismarckbus
- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane BIS - MSY
11h 20m$201–806
Minot to New Orleans by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minot to New Orleans is to drive which costs $290 - $430 and takes 29h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Minot to New Orleans is to fly which takes 8h 40m and costs $160 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Minot to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Minot and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Bismarck, Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h.
No, there is no direct train from Minot station to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Minot Station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 34m.
The distance between Minot and New Orleans is 1414 miles. The road distance is 1636.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minot to New Orleans without a car is to train which takes 38h 34m and costs $480 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Minot to New Orleans, including transfers.
Minot to New Orleans bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minot station.
Minot to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Minot Station.
The best way to get from Minot to New Orleans is to fly which takes 8h 40m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $480 - $1,100 and takes 38h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 41h.
What companies run services between Minot, ND, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Minot Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Chicago Union Station in around 38h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Minot Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minot to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Bismarck to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–140
Bus from Minot to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–50
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More Questions & Answers
Minot to New Orleans bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Bismarck station.
Minot to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minot to New Orleans is 1636 miles. It takes approximately 29h 2m to drive from Minot to New Orleans.
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