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

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There are 8 ways to get from New Orleans to Rice University by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    6h 25m
    $68–109

  2. Bus via Houston Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    8h 24m
    $55–105

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    9h 54m
    $122–243

  4. Drive 350.5 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Rice Universitycar car 350.5 mi
    5h 54m
    $64–93

  5. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, line 700 tram

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MSY - HOU
    2. Take the tram from Fannin South Stn NB to Memorial Hermann/Houston Zoo Stn NBtram tram
    4h 2m
    $116–756

  6. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane MSY - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwybus bus
    4h 50m
    $71–428

  7. Drive to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)car car
    2. Fly from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane PIB - IAH
    5h 18m
    $81–388

  8. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane GPT - IAH
    5h 29m
    $111–499

New Orleans to Rice University by train, bus, tram, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Rice University, TX, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houston 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–100 and the journey takes 6h 20m. FlixBus-us also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston 3 times a week. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 9h 18m.

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