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How to get fromNew Orleans to Big Bend National Parkby plane or car

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There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Big Bend National Park by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Midland International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane MSY - MAF
    2. Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    9h 30m
    $137–562

  2. Drive 937.3 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Big Bend National Parkcar car 937.3 mi
    16h 58m
    $171–248

  3. Fly to El Paso International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane MSY - ELP
    2. Drive from El-Paso-Airport-ELP to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    11h 24m
    $297–1,287

  4. Fly to San Angelo Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT)plane plane MSY - SJT
    2. Drive from San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT) to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    11h 52m
    $142–572

  5. Fly to Abilene, drive

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Abilene (ABI)plane plane MSY - ABI
    2. Drive from Abilene (ABI) to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    12h 36m
    $157–582

  6. Fly to General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU)plane plane MSY - CUU
    2. Drive from General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    12h 41m
    $172–717

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Midland International Airport (MAF) flights

Calendar87Weekly Planes
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 960.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Big Bend National Park, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Big Bend National Park. However, you can take the bus to Kenner Terminal Parking Garage, walk to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) airport, fly to Midland International Airport (MAF), then drive to Big Bend National Park. Alternatively, you can drive from New Orleans to Big Bend National Park in around 16h 58m.

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