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How to get fromNew York to Louisianaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from New York to Louisiana by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane EWR - MSY
    4h 42m
    $190–977

  2. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane PHL - MSY
    5h 59m
    $144–1,399

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    28h 40m
    $234–409

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    32h 12m
    $450–900

  5. Drive 1,299.7 mi

    1. Drive from New York to New Orleanscar car 1,299.7 mi
    21h 43m
    $238–343

  6. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LGA - MSY
    4h 54m
    $166–761

  7. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane JFK - MSY
    4h 46m
    $464–1,818

New York to Louisiana by bus

Calendar33Weekly Buses
Duration28h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,180.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Louisiana, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York City Chinatown to New Orleans Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 28h 40m.

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