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

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There are 9 ways to get from Newark to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans 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 42m
    $173–958

  2. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Newark 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
    6h 52m
    $143–1,394

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    28h 20m
    $253–431

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    31h 52m
    $440–900

  5. Drive 1,288.8 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to New Orleanscar car 1,288.8 mi
    21h 30m
    $236–340

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane JFK - MSY
    6h 21m
    $468–1,832

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LGA - MSY
    6h 55m
    $172–780

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane EWR - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    9h 11m
    $160–621

  9. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark 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 43m
    $204–1,578

Newark to New Orleans by bus

Calendar26Weekly Buses
Duration28h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,185.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, 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 Newark Penn Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 28h 20m.

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