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How to get fromNew Orleans to Oak Islandby plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from New Orleans to Oak Island by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Myrtle Beach, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane MSY - MYR
    2. Drive from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Oak Islandcar car
    5h 10m
    $203–619

  2. Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane MSY - OAJ
    2. Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Oak Islandcar car
    7h 34m
    $117–575

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd to Oak Islandtaxi taxi
    23h 4m
    $224–382

  4. Train, bus, taxi via Raleigh

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Oak Islandtaxi taxi
    28h 34m
    $401–741

  5. Drive 866.6 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Oak Islandcar car 866.6 mi
    14h 47m
    $159–229

  6. Fly to Wilmington International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane MSY - ILM
    2. Take the taxi from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Oak Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 21m
    $182–652

  7. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd to Oak Islandtaxi taxi
    29h 2m
    $377–705

  8. Train, bus, taxi via Wilson

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Wilsontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Oak Islandtaxi taxi
    29h 39m
    $452–828

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Myrtle Beach (MYR) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 785.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Oak Island, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Oak Island. However, you can take the bus to Kenner Terminal Parking Garage, walk to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) airport, fly to Myrtle Beach (MYR), then drive to Oak Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Myrtle Beach Bus Station, take the bus to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, take the line 107 bus to Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd, then take the taxi to Oak Island.

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