There are 3 ways to get from New Orleans to Monticello by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Brookhaven Stationtrain City of New Orleans
2h 50m$121–185Drive 123.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Orleans to Monticellocar 123.5 mi
2h 48m$23–33Bus, drive
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Hattiesburgbus Greyhound US1173
- Drive from Hattiesburg to Monticellocar
3h 18m$26–47
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Monticello is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Monticello is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from New Orleans to Monticello station. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Brookhaven Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between New Orleans and Monticello is 152 miles. The road distance is 124.2 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Monticello without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from New Orleans to Monticello, including transfers.
New Orleans to Monticello train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
New Orleans to Monticello train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Brookhaven Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Monticello is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from New Orleans to Monticello.
There are four+ hotels available in Monticello.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Monticello, MS, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Brookhaven Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 23m.
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- +1 800-872-7245
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- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Brookhaven Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
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- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Hattiesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Hattiesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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