There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Marfa by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), train, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Midland International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane MSY - MAF
- Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Marfacar
8h 26m$132–602Bus
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Midlandbus
- Take the bus from Midland / Odessa to Marfabus
21h 50m$193–282Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Alpine Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
- Take the taxi from Alpine Amtrak Station to Marfataxi
26h 1m$598–900Drive 924.6 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Marfacar 924.6 mi
15h 48m$169–244Fly to Hobbs Airport, drive
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Hobbs Airport (HOB)plane MSY - HOB
- Drive from Hobbs Airport (HOB) to Marfacar
10h 21m$137–607
New Orleans to Marfa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Marfa is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 15h 48m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Marfa is to fly and drive which takes 8h 26m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to Marfa. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Marfa via Dallas Bus Station and Midland / Odessa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.
The distance between New Orleans and Marfa is 921 miles. The road distance is 930 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Marfa without a car is to bus which takes 21h 50m and costs $190 - $290.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from New Orleans to Marfa, including transfers.
New Orleans to Marfa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to Marfa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Marfa is 930 miles. It takes approximately 15h 48m to drive from New Orleans to Marfa.
There are 14+ hotels available in Marfa.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Marfa, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Marfa via Dallas Bus Station, Midland, and Midland / Odessa in around 21h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Midland International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Midland International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Midland International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Midland International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Midland International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Hobbs Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Hobbs Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Alpine Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $500–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Midland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-848-4728
- [email protected]
- Website
- All Aboard America
Bus from Midland / Odessa to Marfa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- All Aboard America
- General Passenger
- $40–55
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
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