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

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There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Philadelphia 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 Meridian Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus N2211
    2. Take the taxi from Meridian Bus Stop to Philadelphiataxi taxi
    4h 43m
    $142–192

  2. Drive 222.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Orleans to Philadelphiacar car 222.7 mi
    4h 22m
    $41–59

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Meridian Union Stationtrain train Crescent
    2. Take the taxi from Meridian Union Station to Philadelphiataxi taxi
    5h 14m
    $175–272

  4. Fly to Meridian, taxi

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Meridian (MEI)plane plane MSY - MEI
    2. Take the taxi from Meridian (MEI) to Philadelphiataxi taxi
    7h 4m
    $207–632

  5. Fly to Jackson/Vicksburg, drive

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane MSY - JAN
    2. Drive from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Philadelphiacar car
    7h 4m
    $105–492

  6. Fly to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane plane MSY - GTR
    2. Drive from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Philadelphiacar car
    7h 50m
    $105–502

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Meridian (MEI) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Philadelphia. However, you can take the bus to Meridian Bus Stop then take the taxi to Philadelphia. Alternatively, you can take the train to Meridian Union Station then take the taxi to Philadelphia.

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