There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Sanderson by plane, car, bus, train (Amtrak), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Midland International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane MSY - MAF
- Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Sandersoncar
8h 42m$126–597Bus, drive (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Fort Stocktonbus
- Drive from Fort Stockton to Sandersoncar
19h 13m$164–250Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Sanderson Stationtrain Sunset Limited
23h 27m$480–750Drive 811.9 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Sandersoncar 811.9 mi
14h 44m$149–214Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Midland International Airport, drive
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
- Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane GPT - MAF
- Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Sandersoncar
9h 41m$160–540Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Antonio International Airport, train
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane MSY - SAT
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Sanderson Stationtrain
11h 19m$266–906
New Orleans to Sanderson by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Sanderson is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 14h 44m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Sanderson is to fly and drive which takes 8h 42m and costs $120 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Sanderson Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 23h 27m.
The distance between New Orleans and Sanderson is 902 miles. The road distance is 816.7 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Sanderson without a car is to train which takes 23h 27m and costs $480 - $750.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from New Orleans to Sanderson, including transfers.
New Orleans to Sanderson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
New Orleans to Sanderson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sanderson Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Sanderson is 817 miles. It takes approximately 14h 44m to drive from New Orleans to Sanderson.
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What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Sanderson, TX, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Sanderson Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $480–750 and the journey takes 23h 27m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Midland International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Midland International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Midland International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Antonio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Midland International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Midland International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Midland International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Midland International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Sanderson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $480–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to Sanderson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Fort Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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