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How to get fromNewport News to New Orleansby plane, car, bus, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Newport News to New Orleans by plane, car, bus, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ORF - MSY
    4h 10m
    $291–936

  2. Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane PHF - MSY
    8h 47m
    $113–555

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Newport News to Colonial Heightscar car
    2. Take the bus from Colonial Heights to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 59m
    $172–308

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newport News to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    33h 25m
    $412–872

  5. Drive 1,025.6 mi

    1. Drive from Newport News to New Orleanscar car 1,025.6 mi
    18h 7m
    $188–271

Newport News to New Orleans by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$412Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 975.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Newport News, VA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Breeze Airways, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fishing Point & Gum Rock to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Amtrak Newport News, Newport News, and Alexandria in around 33h 25m.

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