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How to get fromNew Orleans to Mexico Cityby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to Mexico City by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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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 Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane plane MSY - MEX
    7h 13m
    $80,032–95,037

  2. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane plane GPT - MEX
    7h 57m
    $2,623–10,561

  3. Train, bus via Nuevo Laredo

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Station to Nuevo Laredobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueñabus bus
    29h 29m
    $6,784–11,968

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2212
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    31h 16m
    $3,907–6,386

  5. Drive 2,029 km

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Mexico Citycar car 2,029 km
    24h 25m
    $3,927–5,672

  6. Bus via Matamoros

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Brownsville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Matamoros to Tepotzotlánbus bus
    34h 7m
    $3,357–7,041

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    36h 34m
    $5,584–10,368

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) flights

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,951Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,491.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Mexico City, Mexico?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte via San Antonio Bus Station and San Antonio in around 31h 16m.

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