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How to get fromNew Orleans to Kure Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from New Orleans to Kure Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Wilmington International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane MSY - ILM
    6h 9m
    $152–617

  2. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane MSY - OAJ
    2. Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Kure Beachcar car
    7h 18m
    $115–571

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    22h 31m
    $168–307

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    28h 13m
    $363–696

  5. Drive 883.4 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Kure Beachcar car 883.4 mi
    15h 6m
    $162–233

  6. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane GPT - ILM
    6h 50m
    $187–678

  7. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Myrtle Beach, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane MSY - MYR
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    7h 1m
    $259–694

  8. Train, bus via Wilson (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Wilsontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus
    29h 18m
    $414–783

  9. Train, bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to High Pointtrain train
    2. Take the bus from High Point Terminal to Fayettevillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    29h 34m
    $342–670

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 813.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Kure Beach, NC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Breeze Airways fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Kure Beach via Atlanta Bus Station, Myrtle Beach Bus Station, Forden Station, and Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd in around 22h 31m.

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