There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Florence by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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 Covington
best- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Covington (CVG)plane MSY - CVG
4h 59m$176–656Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0110 / ...
21h 14m$144–279Train, bus
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus
25h 49m$286–618Drive 789.2 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Florencecar 789.2 mi
12h 51m$144–208Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane MSY - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Florencecar
6h 40m$215–1,122Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Covington
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
- Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Covington (CVG)plane GPT - CVG
7h 8m$180–816
New Orleans to Florence by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Florence is to bus which costs $140 - $280 and takes 21h 14m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Florence is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $170 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to Florence. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Dixie at Turfway via Atlanta Bus Station, Cincinnati Bus Station and Covington Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 14m.
The distance between New Orleans and Florence is 728 miles. The road distance is 793.8 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Florence without a car is to bus which takes 21h 14m and costs $140 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from New Orleans to Florence, including transfers.
New Orleans to Florence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Florence is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $170 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $280 and takes 21h 14m.
New Orleans to Florence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Florence is 1h ahead of New Orleans. It is currently 5:47 PM in New Orleans and 6:47 PM in Florence.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Florence, KY, USA?
Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Covington (CVG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dixie at Turfway via Atlanta Bus Station, Cincinnati Bus Station, Covington Bus Stop, and Covington Transit Center in around 21h 14m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Covington via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Covington via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Covington via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Covington via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Covington via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Covington via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Covington via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- 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 Cincinnati Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Florence is 794 miles. It takes approximately 12h 51m to drive from New Orleans to Florence.
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