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How to get fromNew Orleans to Manhattanby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from New Orleans to Manhattan by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 18m
    $185–855

  2. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    6h 58m
    $145–1,405

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0670
    28h 45m
    $228–434

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Crescent
    32h 32m
    $440–900

  5. Drive 1,303.7 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Manhattancar car 1,303.7 mi
    21h 51m
    $238–344

  6. 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
    $192–980

  7. 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 34m
    $466–1,820

  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 34m
    $167–733

  9. Fly to Westchester County Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane plane MSY - HPN
    9h 16m
    $193–819

New Orleans to Manhattan by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration28h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,203 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Manhattan, NY, 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 Port Authority Bus Terminal via Atlanta Bus Station in around 28h 45m.

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