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How to get fromNew Orleans to Chesapeakeby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from New Orleans to Chesapeake by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane MSY - ORF
    4h 14m
    $220–1,037

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    23h 54m
    $187–301

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train Crescent
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Norfolkbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    30h 5m
    $525–810

  4. Drive  1,019.5 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Chesapeakecar car 1,019.5 mi
    17h 51m
    $187–269

New Orleans to Chesapeake by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 959.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?

Breeze Airways, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Robert Hall & Military via Atlanta Bus Station, Richmond, Richmond, Norfolk, and Military & Poplar Hall in around 23h 54m.

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