There are 3 ways to get from New Orleans to Petal by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Petal is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Petal is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to Petal. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Hattiesburg via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from New Orleans to Petal station. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Hattiesburg Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between New Orleans and Petal is 120 miles. The road distance is 114.6 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Petal without a car is to bus which takes 2h 13m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from New Orleans to Petal, including transfers.
New Orleans to Petal bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to Petal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Petal is to bus which takes 2h 13m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 2h 26m.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Petal, MS, USA?
Greyhound-us operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Hattiesburg once daily, and the journey takes 2h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Hattiesburg Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Hattiesburg Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Hattiesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Hattiesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Hattiesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
New Orleans to Petal bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Hattiesburg station.
New Orleans to Petal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Hattiesburg Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Petal is 115 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from New Orleans to Petal.
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