There are 4 ways to get from New Orleans to Ridgeland by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
3h 54m$99–176Drive 196.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Orleans to Ridgelandcar 196.4 mi
3h 16m$36–52Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US1173
5h 13m$50–82Fly
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane MSY - JAN
5h 40m$152–547
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Ridgeland is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Ridgeland is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to Ridgeland. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Briarwood @ Hampton Inn via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from New Orleans to Ridgeland. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Jackson via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between New Orleans and Ridgeland is 196 miles. The road distance is 197.6 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Ridgeland without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from New Orleans to Ridgeland, including transfers.
New Orleans to Ridgeland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to Ridgeland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Ridgeland is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $95 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 5h 13m, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $550 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Ridgeland, Madison County, MS, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jackson once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
New Orleans to Ridgeland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jackson station.
New Orleans to Ridgeland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jackson station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Ridgeland is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from New Orleans to Ridgeland.
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