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How to get fromNew Orleans to Red River Gorgeby plane, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from New Orleans to Red River Gorge by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane MSY - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    6h 43m
    $215–1,121

  2. Fly to Tri-State Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane MSY - HTS
    2. Drive from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Red River Gorgecar car
    8h 14m
    $130–578

  3. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    3. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    18h 10m
    $132–253

  4. Drive 743.2 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Red River Gorgecar car 743.2 mi
    13h 21m
    $136–196

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 727.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Red River Gorge, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Red River Gorge. However, you can take the bus to Kenner Terminal Parking Garage, walk to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), then drive to Red River Gorge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Red River Gorge via Atlanta Bus Station and Berea in around 18h 10m.

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