Rome2Rio

How to get fromNew Orleans Airport (MSY) to Fort Ruckerby plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, car, or train

Find Transport to Fort Rucker

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Fort Rucker by plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Dothan Regional Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)plane plane MSY - DHN
    2. Take the taxi from Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) to Fort Ruckertaxi taxi
    4h 30m
    $100–523

  2. Drive  322.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Fort Ruckercar car 322.3 mi
    5h 44m
    $56–80

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Dothanbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Dothan to Fort Ruckertaxi taxi
    11h 24m
    $86–129

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Fort Ruckerrideshare rideshare 322.3 mi
    5h 44m

  5. Fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane MSY - ECP
    2. Drive from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Fort Ruckercar car
    5h 27m
    $113–552

  6. Fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane MSY - VPS
    2. Drive from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Fort Ruckercar car
    5h 42m
    $114–554

  7. Bus, taxi via Mobile

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Dothanbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Dothan to Fort Ruckertaxi taxi
    11h 39m
    $83–134

  8. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Dothanbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Dothan to Fort Ruckertaxi taxi
    12h 53m
    $102–230

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Fort Rucker.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 327.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between New Orleans Airport (MSY), USA and Fort Rucker, AL, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Fort Rucker. However, you can fly to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) then take the taxi to Fort Rucker. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Tulane @ Loyola, walk to Main Library, take the line 202 bus to UPT Bus Bay 2, walk to New Orleans Bus Station, take the bus to Montgomery Intermodal Center, take the bus to Dothan, then take the taxi to Fort Rucker.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound