There are 4 ways to get from New Orleans to Cottonport by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi via Baton Rouge
best- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Opelousasbus
- Take the taxi from Opelousas to Cottonporttaxi
4h 35m$32–54Drive 162 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Orleans to Cottonportcar 162 mi
3h 9m$30–43Train, taxi
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
- Take the taxi from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Cottonporttaxi
4h 50m$58–109Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Opelousasbus Greyhound 2221 / ...
- Take the taxi from Opelousas to Cottonporttaxi
5h 35m$39–66
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Cottonport is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Cottonport is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $29 - $45.
The distance between New Orleans and Cottonport is 177 miles. The road distance is 163 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Cottonport without a car is to bus and taxi via Baton Rouge which takes 4h 35m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from New Orleans to Cottonport, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Cottonport is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from New Orleans to Cottonport.
There are 10+ hotels available in Cottonport.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Cottonport, LA, USA?
There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Cottonport. However, you can take the bus to Baton Rouge Bus Station, take the bus to Opelousas, then take the taxi to Cottonport. Alternatively, you can take the train to Lafayette Amtrak Station then take the taxi to Cottonport.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- 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 Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Opelousas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Opelousas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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