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How to get fromNew Orleans to Pontiacby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from New Orleans to Pontiac by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Detroit, train

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MSY - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 21m
    $452–1,123

  2. Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane MSY - LAN
    2. Take the bus from Lansing to Pontiacbus bus
    10h 35m
    $130–639

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    26h 41m
    $298–710

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus bus 462
    28h 44m
    $181–298

  5. Drive  1,075.5 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Pontiaccar car 1,075.5 mi
    17h 59m
    $197–284

  6. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane MSY - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Pontiac Amtrakbus bus
    9h 10m
    $154–668

  7. Fly to Mbs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane MSY - MBS
    2. Take the bus from Saginaw to Pontiacbus bus
    9h 41m
    $147–658

  8. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    26h 41m
    $298–640

New Orleans to Pontiac by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration26h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 985.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 26h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Pontiac via Montgomery Intermodal Center, Detroit Bus Station, and Jefferson & Griswold in around 28h 44m.

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