What is the cheapest way to get from Mississippi to New Orleans?

The cheapest way to get from Mississippi to New Orleans is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mississippi to New Orleans?

The fastest way to get from Mississippi to New Orleans is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Mississippi and New Orleans?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jackson and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Mississippi and New Orleans?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jackson and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Mississippi to New Orleans?

The distance between Mississippi and New Orleans is 185 miles. The road distance is 186.7 miles.

How do I travel from Mississippi to New Orleans without a car?

The best way to get from Mississippi to New Orleans without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $60 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Mississippi to New Orleans?

The train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal takes 3h 58m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Mississippi to New Orleans bus from?

Mississippi to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.

Where do I catch the Mississippi to New Orleans train from?

Mississippi to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.

Train or bus from Mississippi to New Orleans?

The best way to get from Mississippi to New Orleans is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Mississippi to New Orleans bus arrive?

Mississippi to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.

Where does the Mississippi to New Orleans train arrive?

Mississippi to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.

Can I drive from Mississippi to New Orleans?

Yes, the driving distance between Mississippi to New Orleans is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Mississippi to New Orleans.

How do I get a train ticket from Mississippi to New Orleans?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Mississippi to New Orleans?

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There are 3 ways to get from Mississippi to New Orleans by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
3h 58m
$60–130
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jackson to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
4h 10m
$30–60
Drive 185.7 mi
1. Drive from Jackson to New Orleanscar 185.7 mi
3h 5m
$34–49

Mississippi to New Orleans by train (Amtrak)

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3h 58mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 183.9 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Mississippi, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Jackson to New Orleans Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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