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How to get fromNew Orleans to Fort Myersby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to Fort Myers by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Ft. Myers, line 140 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane MSY - RSW
    2. Take the bus from South Fort Myers Transfer/P&R to Edison Mall Transfer Ctrbus bus
    5h 26m
    $255–807

  2. Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MSY - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 7m
    $135–675

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train Amtrak Mardi Gras Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gulfport to Fort Myersbus bus Houston
    15h 16m
    $141–194

  4. Drive 748.6 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Fort Myerscar car 748.6 mi
    12h 58m
    $137–198

  5. Fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane MSY - FLL
    2. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 9m
    $283–1,342

  6. Fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MSY - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 27m
    $145–594

  7. Fly to Miami International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane MSY - MIA
    2. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 13m
    $528–1,047

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 596.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Fort Myers, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Fort Myers. However, you can take the bus to Kenner Terminal Parking Garage, walk to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) airport, fly to Ft. Myers (RSW), walk to Rsw, take the line 50 bus to South Fort Myers Transfer/P&R, then take the line 140 bus to Edison Mall Transfer Ctr. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Fort Myers via Gulfport Amtrak Sta and Gulfport in around 15h 16m.

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