There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Elon by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane MSY - GSO
- Take the taxi from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Elontaxi
6h 20m$442–987Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Greensboro Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
17h 18m$133–254Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain Crescent
21h 38m$274–565Drive 815 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Eloncar 815 mi
13h 36m$149–215Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
- Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane GPT - GSO
- Take the taxi from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Elontaxi
6h 55m$242–942Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane MSY - RDU
- Take the bus from Health Sciences Library on S Columbia to Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ridebus
7h 41m$173–576
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Elon is to bus which costs $130 - $260 and takes 17h 18m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Elon is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 20m and costs $440 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to Elon. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride via Atlanta Bus Station and Greensboro Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from New Orleans to Elon. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Greensboro via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 38m.
The distance between New Orleans and Elon is 776 miles. The road distance is 819.7 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Elon without a car is to bus which takes 17h 18m and costs $130 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from New Orleans to Elon, including transfers.
New Orleans to Elon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to Elon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Elon is to bus which takes 17h 18m and costs $130 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 21h 38m.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Elon, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Elon via Atlanta Bus Station, Greensboro Bus Stop, Greensboro Depot, and Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride in around 17h 18m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensboro once daily. Tickets cost $220–550 and the journey takes 21h 12m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Blue Bird Taxi
- Phone
- +1 336-965-8928
Yellow United Taxi
- Phone
- +1 336-273-9421
- Website
- yellowunitedtaxi.com
Blue Bird Taxi
- Phone
- +1 336-965-8928
Yellow United Taxi
- Phone
- +1 336-273-9421
- Website
- yellowunitedtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
New Orleans to Elon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Elon is 1h ahead of New Orleans. It is currently 9:35 PM in New Orleans and 10:35 PM in Elon.
New Orleans to Elon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Elon is 820 miles. It takes approximately 13h 36m to drive from New Orleans to Elon.
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