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

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to Tennessee by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Nashville

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane MSY - BNA
    4h 2m
    $934–954

  2. Drive 531.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Orleans to Nashvillecar car 531.3 mi
    8h 37m
    $97–141

  3. Train, bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 49m
    $125–250

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Carbondaletrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    18h 13m
    $233–463

  5. Fly to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane plane MSY - CHA
    5h 21m
    $168–871

  6. Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane MSY - TYS
    5h 20m
    $207–922

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600 / ...
    13h 8m
    $98–193

New Orleans to Tennessee by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Nashville (BNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Central 5Th Ave - Bay 4 via Memphis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, and Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S Wb in around 13h 8m.

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