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How to get fromNew Orleans to Jenaby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Jena by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi via Baton Rouge

    best
    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Boyce, LAbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Boyce, LA to Jenataxi taxi
    5h 49m
    $53–89

  2. Drive 216 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Orleans to Jenacar car 216 mi
    4h 26m
    $40–57

  3. Fly to Alexandria International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane MSY - AEX
    2. Take the taxi from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Jenataxi taxi
    6h 12m
    $99–468

  4. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Boyce, LAbus bus Greyhound 2221 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Boyce, LA to Jenataxi taxi
    7h 4m
    $60–98

  5. Fly to Natchez, taxi

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Natchez (HEZ)plane plane MSY - HEZ
    2. Take the taxi from Natchez (HEZ) to Jenataxi taxi
    9h 20m
    $222–642

  6. Fly to Monroe Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)plane plane MSY - MLU
    2. Take the taxi from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Jenataxi taxi
    7h 26m
    $119–528

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Jena. However, you can take the bus to Baton Rouge Bus Station, take the bus to Boyce, LA, then take the taxi to Jena. Alternatively, you can drive from New Orleans to Jena in around 4h 26m.

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