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How to get fromNew Orleans to Gateway Archby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from New Orleans to Gateway Arch by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MSY - STL
    4h 35m
    $115–655

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    15h 5m
    $120–190

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Carbondaletrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    16h 54m
    $357–548

  4. Drive  676.6 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Gateway Archcar car 676.6 mi
    10h 58m
    $116–167

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 632.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Gateway Arch, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 14h 40m.

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