There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Benton by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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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 Shreveport Bus Stationbus Greyhound 2221 / ...
7h 26m$82–143Drive 326.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Orleans to Bentoncar 326.3 mi
6h$60–86Fly
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Shreveport (SHV)plane MSY - SHV
5h 41m$127–507Train, bus
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
- Take the bus from Jackson to Shreveport Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0604
9h 30m$123–236Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1170s / ...
10h 48m$99–165
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Shreveport (SHV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Benton is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Benton is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to Benton station. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Shreveport Bus Station via Baton Rouge Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between New Orleans and Benton is 344 miles. The road distance is 328.2 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Benton without a car is to bus via Baton Rouge which takes 7h 26m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from New Orleans to Benton, including transfers.
New Orleans to Benton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Benton is to bus via Baton Rouge which takes 7h 26m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $550 and takes 5h 41m.
New Orleans to Benton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baton Rouge Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Benton is 328 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from New Orleans to Benton.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Benton, LA, USA?
You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Benton via Baton Rouge Bus Station and Shreveport Bus Station in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Shreveport (SHV) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Shreveport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Shreveport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Shreveport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Shreveport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Shreveport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- 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 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 Shreveport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to Shreveport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- 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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