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How to get fromNew Orleans to Gulf Coastby bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from New Orleans to Gulf Coast by bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Slidellbus bus Greyhound US1173 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Slidell to Gulf Coasttaxi taxi
    45 min
    $24–32

  2. Drive 36.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Orleans to Gulf Coastcar car 36.5 mi
    40 min
    $7–10

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Slidell Stationtrain train Crescent
    1h
    $30–47

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New Orleans to Gulf Coasttaxi taxi 36.5 mi
    40 min
    $100–120

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  • Distance: 37.2 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Gulf Coast, LA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Slidell Station once daily. Tickets cost $11–23 and the journey takes 50 min.

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