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How to get fromNew Orleans to Altonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from New Orleans to Alton by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MSY - STL
    3h 58m
    $452–967

  2. Drive 695.8 mi

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    1. Drive from New Orleans to Altoncar car 695.8 mi
    11h 30m
    $127–184

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    15h 12m
    $157–266

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Alton Stationtrain train
    18h 11m
    $232–484

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 637.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 14h 40m.

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