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How to get fromNew Orleans to Blue Ridge Parkwayby plane, car, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Blue Ridge Parkway by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane MSY - GSP
    2. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Tunnel Rd at Reddick Rdcar car
    6h 41m
    $133–719

  2. Fly to Asheville Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane MSY - AVL
    7h 30m
    $84–484

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus bus
    20h 23m
    $152–246

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro to Winston-Salembus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Winston Salem to Blue Ridge Parkwaytaxi taxi
    23h 57m
    $606–906

  5. Drive  723.1 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Linn Cove Visitor Centercar car 723.1 mi
    12h 49m
    $132–191

New Orleans to Blue Ridge Parkway by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 654.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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.

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