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How to get fromNew Orleans to Jersey Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from New Orleans to Jersey City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Laguardia Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MSY - LGA
    5h 46m
    $149–449

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    30h 22m
    $203–400

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Crescent
    32h 26m
    $440–902

  4. Drive 1,295 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Jersey Citycar car 1,295 mi
    21h 33m
    $237–342

  5. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane MSY - EWR
    5h 28m
    $307–961

  6. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane MSY - JFK
    5h 44m
    $468–1,031

  7. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MSY - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    6h 59m
    $157–1,409

  8. Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane plane MSY - ISP
    2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    8h 43m
    $159–743

New Orleans to Jersey City by bus

Calendar24Weekly Buses
Duration30h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,211.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave via Atlanta Bus Station and Newark Penn Station in around 30h 22m.

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