There are 9 ways to get from New Orleans to Ashland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Tri-State Airport
best- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane MSY - HTS
7h 29m$135–581Bus
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Ashlandbus
22h 10m$155–303Train, bus via Champaign
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain
27h 15m$344–733Drive 823.2 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Ashlandcar 823.2 mi
15h 7m$151–217Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane MSY - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ashlandcar
7h 32m$224–1,137Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Tri-State Airport
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
- Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane GPT - HTS
7h 41m$158–640Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Yeager Airport, train
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane MSY - CRW
- Take the train from Charleston Station to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 40m$156–714Train, bus
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Ashlandbus Charlotte
28h 7m$292–605Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
34h 6m$419–889
New Orleans to Ashland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Ashland is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 15h 7m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Ashland is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to Ashland. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Ashland via Atlanta Bus Station and Charlotte Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from New Orleans to Ashland station. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Ashland Amtrak Station via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 6m.
The distance between New Orleans and Ashland is 754 miles. The road distance is 828 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Ashland without a car is to bus which takes 22h 10m and costs $150 - $310.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from New Orleans to Ashland, including transfers.
New Orleans to Ashland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to Ashland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Ashland is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $310 and takes 22h 10m, you could also train, which costs $410 - $900 and takes 34h 6m.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Ashland, KY, USA?
American Airlines flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Tri-State Airport (HTS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Ashland via Atlanta Bus Station and Charlotte Bus Station in around 22h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Tri-State Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Tri-State Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Yeager Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Yeager Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Yeager Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Yeager Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Station to Ashland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Ashland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Amtrak
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 Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
New Orleans to Ashland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Ashland is 1h ahead of New Orleans. It is currently 10:02 PM in New Orleans and 11:02 PM in Ashland.
New Orleans to Ashland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Ashland is 828 miles. It takes approximately 15h 7m to drive from New Orleans to Ashland.
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