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

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to Raleigh by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MSY - RDU
    5h 23m
    $165–555

  2. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane MSY - FAY
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 6m
    $121–588

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    17h 30m
    $134–221

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    23h 54m
    $517–802

  5. Drive  847.3 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Raleighcar car 847.3 mi
    14h 45m
    $155–224

  6. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane GPT - RDU
    7h 43m
    $154–628

  7. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane MSY - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    8h 17m
    $261–1,207

New Orleans to Raleigh by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration17h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 804.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to GoRaleigh Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 17h 30m.

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