There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Blue Ridge Parkway by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus
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 Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane MSY - GSP
- Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Tunnel Rd at Reddick Rdcar
6h 26m$133–719Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane MSY - AVL
7h 56m$89–454Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus
20h 23m$152–290Train, bus
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain Crescent
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus Greyhound US0654s
26h 30m$312–624Drive 723.1 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Linn Cove Visitor Centercar 723.1 mi
12h 49m$132–191Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Asheville Regional Airport
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
- Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane GPT - AVL
8h 8m$114–494
New Orleans to Blue Ridge Parkway by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Blue Ridge Parkway is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 49m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Blue Ridge Parkway is to fly and drive which takes 6h 26m and costs $130 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to Blue Ridge Parkway. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Tunnel Rd at Reddick Rd via Atlanta Bus Station, Winston Salem(Trans Center) and ART Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 23m.
The distance between New Orleans and Blue Ridge Parkway is 659 miles. The road distance is 727.3 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Blue Ridge Parkway without a car is to bus which takes 20h 23m and costs $150 - $290.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from New Orleans to Blue Ridge Parkway, including transfers.
New Orleans to Blue Ridge Parkway bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Blue Ridge Parkway is to bus which takes 20h 23m and costs $150 - $290. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $460 and takes 7h 56m.
New Orleans to Blue Ridge Parkway bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Blue Ridge Parkway is 1h ahead of New Orleans. It is currently 11:58 PM in New Orleans and 12:58 AM in Blue Ridge Parkway.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Blue Ridge Parkway, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Tunnel Rd at Reddick Rd via Atlanta Bus Station, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Asheville, NC, ART Station, and Tunnel Rd at Reddick Rd in around 20h 23m. Alternatively, Delta and American Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) every 3 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Blue Ridge Parkway is 727 miles. It takes approximately 12h 49m to drive from New Orleans to Blue Ridge Parkway.
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