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

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to Oberlin by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Lake Charles to Oberlintaxi taxi
    4h 17m
    $43–65

  2. Drive 186.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Orleans to Oberlincar car 186.7 mi
    3h 42m
    $35–50

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the taxi from Lake Charles Station to Oberlintaxi taxi
    5h 42m
    $80–157

  4. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane MSY - LCH
    2. Take the taxi from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Oberlintaxi taxi
    6h 13m
    $83–445

  5. Bus, taxi via Washington (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Opelousasbus bus Greyhound 2221 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Opelousas to Oberlintaxi taxi
    5h 54m
    $39–65

  6. Fly to Alexandria International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane MSY - AEX
    2. Take the taxi from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Oberlintaxi taxi
    6h 18m
    $88–455

  7. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane MSY - LFT
    2. Take the taxi from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Oberlintaxi taxi
    6h 47m
    $88–465

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 249.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Oberlin. However, you can take the bus to Lake Charles then take the taxi to Oberlin. Alternatively, you can take the train to Lake Charles Station then take the taxi to Oberlin.

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