There are 4 ways to get from New Orleans to West Monroe by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
- Take the bus from Jackson to Monroebus Greyhound US0604
7h 4m$100–183Drive 260.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Orleans to West Monroecar 260.9 mi
5h 30m$48–69Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the bus from Jackson to Monroebus Greyhound US0604
7h 30m$71–119Fly
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)plane MSY - MLU
6h$119–518
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to West Monroe is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to West Monroe is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to West Monroe. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Monroe via Jackson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between New Orleans and West Monroe is 309 miles. The road distance is 262.4 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to West Monroe without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 4m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from New Orleans to West Monroe, including transfers.
New Orleans to West Monroe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to West Monroe is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $550 and takes 6h.
New Orleans to West Monroe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jackson station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to West Monroe is 262 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from New Orleans to West Monroe.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and West Monroe, LA, USA?
You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to West Monroe via Jackson and Monroe in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Monroe Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Monroe Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jackson to Monroe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Jackson to Monroe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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