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How to get fromNew Orleans to Lake Walesby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Orlando, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MSY - MCO
    2. Take the taxi from Poinciana to Lake Walestaxi taxi
    5h 55m
    $226–638

  2. Drive 665.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Orleans to Lake Walescar car 665.6 mi
    11h
    $122–176

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Take the bus from Gulfport to Plant Citybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Plant City to Lake Walestaxi taxi
    12h 39m
    $281–373

  4. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MSY - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Lake Walesbus bus
    7h 20m
    $168–618

  5. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Orlando, taxi

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane GPT - MCO
    3. Take the taxi from Poinciana to Lake Walestaxi taxi
    6h 17m
    $290–878

  6. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane GPT - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Lake Walesbus bus
    7h 48m
    $242–1,078

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Orlando (MCO) flights

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 617.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Lake Wales, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Lake Wales. However, you can take the bus to Kenner Terminal Parking Garage, walk to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) airport, fly to Orlando (MCO), walk to Orlando International Airport, take the line 42 bus to Office Ct & Sand Lake Sunrail, walk to Sand Lake Road, take the train to Poinciana, then take the taxi to Lake Wales. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gulfport Amtrak Sta, walk to Gulfport, take the bus to Plant City, then take the taxi to Lake Wales.

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