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How to get fromNew Orleans to Shell Beachby bus, car ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from New Orleans to Shell Beach by bus, car ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tulane + Loyola to General Meyer at Bennettbus bus 103
    2. Take the car ferry from Belle Chasse to Scarsdalecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Scarsdale to Shell Beachcar car
    2h 1m
    $8–11

  2. Drive 29.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Orleans to Shell Beachcar car 29.8 mi
    53 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New Orleans to Shell Beachtaxi taxi 29.8 mi
    53 min
    $80–100

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 43 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Shell Beach, LA, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Shell Beach. However, you can take the line 103 bus to General Meyer at Bennett, drive to Belle Chasse, take the car ferry to Scarsdale, then drive to Shell Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from New Orleans to Shell Beach in around 53 min.

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