There are 4 ways to get from New Orleans to Alexandria by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Baton Rouge
best- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173 / ...
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Boyce, LAbus Greyhound 2221 / ...
5h 1m$53–89Drive 189.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Orleans to Alexandriacar 189.8 mi
3h 49m$35–50Fly
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane MSY - AEX
5h 22m$88–455Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Boyce, LAbus Greyhound 2221 / ...
6h 16m$60–98
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Alexandria is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Alexandria is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to Alexandria. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Boyce, LA via Baton Rouge Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between New Orleans and Alexandria is 222 miles. The road distance is 191 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Alexandria without a car is to bus via Baton Rouge which takes 5h 1m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from New Orleans to Alexandria, including transfers.
New Orleans to Alexandria bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Alexandria is to bus via Baton Rouge which takes 5h 1m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $460 and takes 5h 22m.
New Orleans to Alexandria bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baton Rouge Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Alexandria is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from New Orleans to Alexandria.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Alexandria, LA, USA?
You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Alexandria via Baton Rouge Bus Station and Boyce, LA in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Alexandria International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Alexandria International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Alexandria International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Boyce, LA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Boyce, LA
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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