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How to get fromNew Orleans to Springfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane MSY - SGF
    6h 3m
    $118–572

  2. Drive 631.6 mi

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    1. Drive from New Orleans to Springfieldcar car 631.6 mi
    12h 12m
    $116–167

  3. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Branson / Hollisterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Branson / Hollister to Springfieldbus bus
    17h 5m
    $153–254

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    21h 38m
    $254–528

  5. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane GPT - SGF
    6h 43m
    $153–632

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US1210
    19h 50m
    $147–281

New Orleans to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 552.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Springfield via Memphis Bus Station and Branson / Hollister in around 17h 5m.

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