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

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

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  1. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane MSY - GSO
    2. Take the taxi from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Elkintaxi taxi
    6h 37m
    $322–1,182

  2. Drive  766 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Orleans to Elkincar car 766 mi
    13h 10m
    $140–202

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte to Winston Salembus bus
    4. Take the bus from Winston-Salem to Hamptonvillebus bus
    18h 4m
    $149–261

  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 Elkintaxi taxi
    23h 24m
    $290–605

  5. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MSY - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte to Winston Salembus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston-Salem to Hamptonvillebus bus
    8h 51m
    $166–793

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) flights

Calendar123Weekly Planes
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 806.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Elkin, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Elkin via Atlanta Bus Station, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and Hamptonville in around 18h 4m.

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