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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
    $405–905

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    15h 5m
    $110–220

  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 48m
    $222–461

  4. Drive 676.6 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Gateway Archcar car 676.6 mi
    10h 58m
    $124–179

New Orleans to Gateway Arch by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest 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 and Delta fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound-us operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 14h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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