There are 8 ways to get from Nebraska to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Lincoln Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane LNK - MSY
6h 14m$204–930Fly from Omaha
cheapest- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane OMA - MSY
7h 7m$142–704Bus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
27h 10m$186–337Bus, train
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
30h 36m$316–724Drive 982.7 mi
- Drive from Omaha to New Orleanscar 982.7 mi
17h 59m$180–259Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field
- Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane LBF - MSY
8h 52m$174–691Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport
- Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane EAR - MSY
6h 55m$187–746Bus via Austin
- Take the bus from Omaha to Austinbus Omaha-Aguascalientes
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to New Orleans Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2211
30h 44m$300–353
Nebraska to New Orleans by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nebraska to New Orleans is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 17h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Nebraska to New Orleans is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $200 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Nebraska to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Omaha and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Kansas City Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 10m.
The distance between Nebraska and New Orleans is 859 miles. The road distance is 988.4 miles.
The best way to get from Nebraska to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 27h 10m and costs $180 - $340.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Nebraska to New Orleans, including transfers.
Nebraska to New Orleans bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Omaha station.
The best way to get from Nebraska to New Orleans is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $200 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $340 and takes 27h 10m.
Nebraska to New Orleans bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nebraska to New Orleans is 988 miles. It takes approximately 17h 59m to drive from Nebraska to New Orleans.
What companies run services between Nebraska, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha to New Orleans Bus Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 27h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Omaha to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Omaha to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Omaha to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Omaha to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Omaha to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Omaha to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Denver, Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Kearney Municipal Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Omaha to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
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