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

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

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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 24m
    $145–555

  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
    7h 57m
    $127–541

  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 6m
    $137–263

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train Crescent
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro to Raleighbus bus Acb 1201
    23h 37m

  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 47m
    $139–615

  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 22m
    $217–942

New Orleans to Raleigh by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration17h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 804.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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 2 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 6m.

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