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

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There are 9 ways to get from New York to New Orleans 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
    5h 51m
    $321–980

  2. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LGA - MSY
    6h 3m
    $147–454

  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
    $232–408

  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
    $450–950

  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 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
    5h 56m
    $465–1,021

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    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
    7h 9m
    $155–1,402

  8. Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain train
    2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ISP - MSY
    9h 4m
    $167–733

  9. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane BWI - MSY
    7h 59m
    $206–1,586

New York to New Orleans by bus

Calendar19Weekly Buses
Duration28h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,193 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and New Orleans, LA, 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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