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How to get fromNew Orleans to Texasby plane, tram, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from New Orleans to Texas by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Dallas, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane MSY - DAL
    2. Take the tram from Inwood/Love Field Station to West End Stationtram tram
    3h 46m
    $83–458

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    6h 57m
    $55–81

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    9h 18m
    $200–310

  4. Drive  347.1 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Houstoncar car 347.1 mi
    5h 49m
    $64–92

  5. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MSY - HOU
    3h 59m
    $65–425

  6. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane MSY - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus bus
    4h 11m
    $704–956

  7. Fly to San Antonio International Airport, line 7 bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane MSY - SAT
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio International Airport to St. Mary's & Pecanbus bus
    4h 4m
    $104–654

  8. Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MSY - AUS
    4h 18m
    $453–954

  9. Fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane MSY - DFW
    4h 57m
    $605–1,705

  10. Bus via Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    7h 54m
    $63–93

New Orleans to Texas by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar33Weekly Buses
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 454.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houston 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston 3 times a week. Tickets cost $200–310 and the journey takes 9h 18m.

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