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How to get fromNew Orleans to Gulf Island National Seashoreby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from New Orleans to Gulf Island National Seashore by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train Amtrak Mardi Gras Service / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Gulfport to Ship Islandferry ferry Ferry Service to Ship Island
    3h 32m

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Biloxi Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the ferry from Gulfport to Ship Islandferry ferry Ferry Service to Ship Island
    5h 17m

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  • Distance: 79.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Gulf Island National Seashore, MS, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Gulf Island National Seashore. However, you can take the train to Gulfport Amtrak Sta, walk to Gulfport, take the ferry to Ship Island, then walk to Gulf Island National Seashore. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Gulf Island National Seashore via Biloxi Transit Center, Gulfport Transit Center, Gulfport, and Ship Island in around 5h 17m.

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