There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to Poverty Point by train, car, bus, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, drive (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Yazoo City Amtrak Stationtrain City of New Orleans
- Drive from Yazoo City Amtrak Station to Poverty Pointcar
7h 9m$80–162Drive 257.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Orleans to Poverty Pointcar 257.3 mi
5h 1m$47–68Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jacksonbus
- Take the bus from Jackson to Monroebus
- Take the taxi from Monroe to Poverty Pointtaxi
8h 25m$66–114Fly to Monroe Regional Airport, taxi
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)plane MSY - MLU
- Take the taxi from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Poverty Pointtaxi
6h 53m$119–578Fly to Jackson/Vicksburg, drive
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane MSY - JAN
- Drive from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Poverty Pointcar
7h 21m$110–520Fly to Natchez, drive
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Natchez (HEZ)plane MSY - HEZ
- Drive from Natchez (HEZ) to Poverty Pointcar
10h 21m$101–500Fly to Alexandria International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane MSY - AEX
- Take the taxi from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Poverty Pointtaxi
8h 19m$99–478
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Poverty Point is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Poverty Point is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs $45 - $70.
The distance between New Orleans and Poverty Point is 332 miles. The road distance is 258.8 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Poverty Point without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 25m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from New Orleans to Poverty Point, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Poverty Point is 259 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from New Orleans to Poverty Point.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Poverty Point, West Carroll Parish, LA, USA?
There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Poverty Point. However, you can take the train to Yazoo City Amtrak Station then drive to Poverty Point. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Jackson, take the bus to Monroe, then take the taxi to Poverty Point.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Monroe Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Alexandria International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Yazoo City Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to Monroe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Estimated price
- $22–26
1 Stop Taxi
- Phone
- +1-318-237-4164
1 Stop Taxi
- Phone
- +1-318-237-4164
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