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How to get fromNew Orleans to DeFuniak Springsby train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to DeFuniak Springs by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Take the bus from Gulfport to Crestviewbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Crestview to DeFuniak Springstaxi taxi
    5h 30m
    $141–203

  2. Drive 266.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Orleans to DeFuniak Springscar car 266.4 mi
    4h 25m
    $49–71

  3. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane MSY - VPS
    2. Take the taxi from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to DeFuniak Springstaxi taxi
    6h 19m
    $177–592

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Biloxi Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Biloxi to Crestviewbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Crestview to DeFuniak Springstaxi taxi
    6h 23m
    $134–187

  5. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane MSY - ECP
    2. Take the taxi from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to DeFuniak Springstaxi taxi
    6h 14m
    $222–632

  6. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Dothan Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)plane plane MSY - DHN
    2. Drive from Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) to DeFuniak Springscar car
    6h 51m
    $99–480

  7. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane GPT - ECP
    3. Take the taxi from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to DeFuniak Springstaxi taxi
    6h 42m
    $246–672

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 282.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and DeFuniak Springs, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to DeFuniak Springs. However, you can take the train to Gulfport Amtrak Sta, walk to Gulfport, take the bus to Crestview, then take the taxi to DeFuniak Springs. Alternatively, you can drive from New Orleans to DeFuniak Springs in around 4h 25m.

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