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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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
5h 41m$203–908Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane BWI - MSY
7h 43m$139–1,528Bus
- 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
31h 5m$202–363Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
31h 52m$360–800Drive 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
6h 23m$478–1,132Fly 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
7h$162–580Train 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
6h 49m$153–1,394Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane EWR - GPT
- Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
9h 10m$166–716
Newark to New Orleans by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to New Orleans is to bus which costs $200 - $370 and takes 31h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to New Orleans is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $200 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to New Orleans 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 31h 5m.
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 New Orleans is 1192 miles. The road distance is 1296.3 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 31h 5m and costs $200 - $370.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Newark to New Orleans, including transfers.
Newark to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to New Orleans is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $200 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $370 and takes 31h 5m, you could also train, which costs $360 - $800 and takes 31h 52m.
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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 31h 5m.
- 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
- $140–700
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
- $170–850
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
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
- $360–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- 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 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
New Orleans is 1h behind Newark. It is currently 7:07 AM in Newark and 6:07 AM in New Orleans.
Newark to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to New Orleans is 1296 miles. It takes approximately 21h 30m to drive from Newark to New Orleans.
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