There are 4 ways to get from New Orleans to Madison by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
3h 58m$109–186Drive 198.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Orleans to Madisoncar 198.8 mi
3h 20m$37–53Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US1173
5h 16m$59–95Fly
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane MSY - JAN
5h 42m$162–557
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Madison is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Madison is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to Madison. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Briarwood @ Hampton Inn via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from New Orleans to Madison. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Jackson via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between New Orleans and Madison is 198 miles. The road distance is 200 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Madison without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from New Orleans to Madison, including transfers.
New Orleans to Madison bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to Madison train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Madison is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $100 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 5h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $160 - $600 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Madison, MS, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jackson once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
New Orleans to Madison bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jackson station.
New Orleans to Madison train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jackson station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Madison is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from New Orleans to Madison.
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