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How to get fromNew Orleans to Port Lavacaby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Port Lavaca by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via Houston

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    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Port Lavacabus bus Greyhound US1126s
    11h 7m
    $82–139

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Port Lavacabus bus Greyhound US1126s
    11h 15m
    $75–142

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Port Lavacabus bus Greyhound US1126s
    14h 9m
    $143–283

  4. Drive 472.8 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Port Lavacacar car 472.8 mi
    8h 28m
    $87–125

  5. Fly to Victoria Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Victoria Regional Airport (VCT)plane plane MSY - VCT
    2. Take the taxi from Victoria Regional Airport (VCT) to Port Lavacataxi taxi
    6h 51m
    $157–522

  6. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MSY - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Port Lavacabus bus
    7h 45m
    $135–794

New Orleans to Port Lavaca by bus and tram

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration11h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 494.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 7m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Port Lavaca, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Port Lavaca via Downtown Houston, St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St, Louisiana St @ Capitol St, Theater District Rusk EB, Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, and Houston Bus Station in around 11h 7m.

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