What is the cheapest way to get from Norfolk to New Orleans?

The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to New Orleans is to bus and train via Atlanta which costs $160 - $310 and takes 26h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Norfolk to New Orleans?

The fastest way to get from Norfolk to New Orleans is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $200 - $650.

How far is it from Norfolk to New Orleans?

The distance between Norfolk and New Orleans is 964 miles. The road distance is 1025.1 miles.

How do I travel from Norfolk to New Orleans without a car?

The best way to get from Norfolk to New Orleans without a car is to bus and train via Atlanta which takes 26h 1m and costs $160 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Norfolk to New Orleans?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Norfolk to New Orleans, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Norfolk and New Orleans?

New Orleans is 1h behind Norfolk. It is currently 5:49 PM in Norfolk and 4:49 PM in New Orleans.

Can I drive from Norfolk to New Orleans?

Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to New Orleans is 1025 miles. It takes approximately 17h 50m to drive from Norfolk to New Orleans.

Where can I stay near New Orleans?

There are 1197+ hotels available in New Orleans.

Norfolk to New Orleans - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to New Orleans by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best
1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane ORF - MSY
4h 8m
$206–633
Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane ORF - GPT
2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
7h 38m
$153–591
Bus, train via Atlanta
1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Newport Newsbus
2. Take the train from Newport News to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
26h 1m
$167–310
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0654s
2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
31h 3m
$252–622
Drive 1,019.2 mi
1. Drive from Norfolk to New Orleanscar 1,019.2 mi
17h 50m
$186–269

Norfolk to New Orleans by bus and train

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26h 1mAverage Duration

$167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 958.4 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Norfolk, 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) hourly.

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