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How to get fromNew Orleans to Poplar Bluffby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Poplar Bluff by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Cape Girardeaubus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Drive from Cape Girardeau to Poplar Bluffcar car
    14h 15m
    $120–177

  2. Drive  534.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Orleans to Poplar Bluffcar car 534.5 mi
    9h 12m
    $98–141

  3. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MSY - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Poplar Bluff Stationtrain train
    8h 58m
    $565–995

  4. Fly to Jonesboro Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR)plane plane MSY - JBR
    2. Drive from Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) to Poplar Bluffcar car
    8h 3m
    $111–573

  5. Fly to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)plane plane MSY - CGI
    2. Drive from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Poplar Bluffcar car
    7h 51m
    $144–671

  6. Fly to Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)plane plane MSY - MKL
    2. Drive from Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) to Poplar Bluffcar car
    8h 58m
    $121–592

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 664.4 mi
  • Duration: 14h 15m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Poplar Bluff, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Poplar Bluff. However, you can take the bus to Cape Girardeau then drive to Poplar Bluff. Alternatively, you can drive from New Orleans to Poplar Bluff in around 9h 12m.

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