There are 8 ways to get from Newark to Louisiana by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane EWR - MSY
4h 33m$202–905Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane EWR - LFT
6h 39m$123–568Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
30h 50m$189–363Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
31h 52m$370–850Drive 1,288.8 mi
- Drive from Newark to New Orleanscar 1,288.8 mi
21h 30m$236–340Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane JFK - MSY
5h 13m$477–1,129Fly Laguardia Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane LGA - MSY
5h 37m$161–577Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane PHL - MSY
5h 39m$152–1,391
Newark to Louisiana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Louisiana is to bus which costs $180 - $370 and takes 30h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Louisiana is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $200 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Louisiana station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31h 52m.
The distance between Newark and Louisiana is 1180 miles. The road distance is 1296.3 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Louisiana without a car is to bus which takes 30h 50m and costs $180 - $370.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Newark to Louisiana, including transfers.
Newark to Louisiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Louisiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Louisiana is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $200 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $370 and takes 30h 50m, you could also train, which costs $370 - $850 and takes 31h 52m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, 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 Newark Penn Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 30h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Louisiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Louisiana is 1h behind Newark. It is currently 2:20 AM in Newark and 1:20 AM in Louisiana.
Newark to Louisiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Louisiana is 1296 miles. It takes approximately 21h 30m to drive from Newark to Louisiana.
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