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How to get fromNew Orleans to Arkansasby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from New Orleans to Arkansas by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane MSY - XNA
    3h 49m
    $182–852

  2. Drive  420.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Orleans to Little Rockcar car 420.3 mi
    8h 4m
    $77–111

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, ARbus bus
    13h 7m
    $148–264

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    32h 49m
    $318–716

  5. Fly to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)plane plane MSY - LIT
    5h 19m
    $103–512

  6. Fly to Texarkana Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK)plane plane MSY - TXK
    6h 17m
    $97–495

  7. Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane plane MSY - FSM
    5h 56m
    $94–502

  8. Bus, train via Baton Rouge

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Longview Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Longview to Union Stationtrain train
    15h 44m
    $116–243

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Longview Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Longview to Union Stationtrain train
    18h 24m
    $135–267

New Orleans to Arkansas by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration32h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$318Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 518.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

Breeze Airways, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Union Station via San Antonio Station in around 32h 49m.

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