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How to get fromNew Orleans to El Paso, TXby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to El Paso, TX by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane MSY - ELP
    5h 54m
    $275–1,231

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1001
    22h 49m
    $163–320

  3. Bus via Houston

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus Houston
    18h 14m
    $177–355

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to El Paso Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    29h 43m
    $370–800

  5. Drive 1,072 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to El Paso, TXcar car 1,072 mi
    17h 20m
    $196–283

  6. Drive to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)car car
    2. Fly from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane PIB - ELP
    7h 55m
    $255–1,061

  7. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane GPT - ELP
    6h 51m
    $319–1,391

New Orleans to El Paso, TX by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration29h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 984 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and El Paso, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to El Paso International Airport (ELP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to El Paso, TX via Downtown Houston, St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, and El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co in around 18h 14m.

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