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How to get fromNew Orleans to Mesaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Mesa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MSY - PHX
    6h 2m
    $174–654

  2. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane GPT - PHX
    8h 30m
    $153–567

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound 2221
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    34h 6m
    $288–434

  4. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Maricopa Amtraktrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Mesataxi taxi
    38h 16m
    $952–1,441

  5. Drive  1,467.2 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Mesacar car 1,467.2 mi
    23h 47m
    $260–375

New Orleans to Mesa by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration34h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$288Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,322.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Mesa, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Phoenix (PHX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to University Dr & Mesa Dr via Dallas Bus Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St & Buckeye Rd, and 24th St/Baseline PNR in around 34h 6m.

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