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How to get fromNew Jersey to Louisianaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane EWR - MSY
    4h 38m
    $301–955

  2. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane PHL - MSY
    5h 7m
    $143–824

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    31h
    $205–395

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    31h 52m
    $440–900

  5. Drive 1,288.8 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to New Orleanscar car 1,288.8 mi
    21h 30m
    $236–340

  6. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane JFK - MSY
    5h 12m
    $467–1,029

  7. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LGA - MSY
    5h 46m
    $151–467

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Trenton to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane BWI - MSY
    5h 45m
    $204–990

New Jersey to Louisiana by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration31hAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,172.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Louisiana, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 31h.

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