Rome2Rio

How to get fromNew Orleans to Outer Banksby plane, car, car ferry, ferry, or taxi

Find Transport to Outer Banks

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from New Orleans to Outer Banks by plane, car, car ferry, ferry, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane MSY - ORF
    2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    6h 38m
    $223–1,037

  2. Fly to Greenville, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Greenville (PGV)plane plane MSY - PGV
    2. Drive from Greenville (PGV) to Outer Bankscar car
    8h 56m
    $127–592

  3. Drive, car ferry, ferry, taxi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Cedar Island, NCcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cedar Island, NC to Ocracoke, NCcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Ocracoke, NC to Hatteras Island, NCferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Hatteras Island, NC to Outer Bankstaxi taxi
    22h 44m
    $287–398

  4. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MSY - RDU
    2. Drive from Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU to Outer Bankscar car
    8h 2m
    $182–612

  5. Fly to Richmond International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane MSY - RIC
    2. Drive from Richmond-Airport-RIC to Outer Bankscar car
    8h 1m
    $247–957

  6. Fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane MSY - EWN
    2. Drive from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Outer Bankscar car
    9h 21m
    $162–697

  7. Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive

    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 Outer Bankscar car
    10h 10m
    $137–607

  8. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MSY - DCA
    2. Drive from Reagan-Washington-Airport-DCA to Outer Bankscar car
    9h 59m
    $227–1,082

  9. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MSY - CLT
    2. Drive from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Outer Bankscar car
    10h 49m
    $197–797

  10. Drive 1,062.9 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Outer Bankscar car 1,062.9 mi
    18h 41m
    $194–281

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from New Orleans to Outer Banks.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,066.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Outer Banks, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Outer Banks. However, you can take the bus to Kenner Terminal Parking Garage, walk to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), then drive to Outer Banks. Alternatively, you can drive to Cedar Island, NC, take the car ferry to Ocracoke, NC, walk to Ocracoke, NC, take the ferry to Hatteras Island, NC, then take the taxi to Outer Banks.

Airlines
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides