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

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

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Yazoo City Amtrak Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the taxi from Yazoo City Amtrak Station to Lexingtontaxi taxi
    5h 53m
    $203–321

  2. Drive 247.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Orleans to Lexingtoncar car 247.9 mi
    4h 11m
    $46–66

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Jackson to Yazoo City Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Yazoo City Amtrak Station to Lexingtontaxi taxi
    7h 3m
    $174–257

  4. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg, drive

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane MSY - JAN
    2. Drive from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Lexingtoncar car
    6h 35m
    $104–490

  5. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane plane MSY - GTR
    2. Drive from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Lexingtoncar car
    8h 17m
    $111–511

  6. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Jackson/Vicksburg, drive

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane GPT - JAN
    3. Drive from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Lexingtoncar car
    7h 36m
    $138–560

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) flights

Calendar103Weekly Planes
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Lexington. However, you can take the train to Yazoo City Amtrak Station then take the taxi to Lexington. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Jackson, walk to Jackson, take the train to Yazoo City Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Lexington.

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