There are 4 ways to get from Norfolk to New Orleans Airport (MSY) by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane ORF - MSY
2h 43m$245–880Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
27h 30m$168–331Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
33h 25m$418–894Drive 1,029.9 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to New Orleans Airport (MSY)car 1,029.9 mi
18h 3m$188–272
Norfolk to New Orleans Airport (MSY) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is to bus which costs $160 - $340 and takes 27h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $240 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to New Orleans Airport (MSY). However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Louis Armstrong Airport via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Richmond, Atlanta Bus Station and UPT Bus Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to New Orleans Airport (MSY). However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 25m.
The distance between Norfolk and New Orleans Airport (MSY) is 951 miles. The road distance is 1035.9 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to New Orleans Airport (MSY) without a car is to bus which takes 27h 30m and costs $160 - $340.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Norfolk to New Orleans Airport (MSY), including transfers.
Norfolk to New Orleans Airport (MSY) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to New Orleans Airport (MSY) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $240 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $340 and takes 27h 30m, you could also train, which costs $410 - $900 and takes 33h 25m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and New Orleans Airport (MSY), 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 Dntc to Louis Armstrong Airport via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Richmond, Atlanta Bus Station, New Orleans Bus Station, and UPT Bus Bay 2 in around 27h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Charleston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk to New Orleans Airport (MSY) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
New Orleans Airport (MSY) is 1h behind Norfolk. It is currently 3:05 AM in Norfolk and 2:05 AM in New Orleans Airport (MSY).
Norfolk to New Orleans Airport (MSY) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is 1036 miles. It takes approximately 18h 3m to drive from Norfolk to New Orleans Airport (MSY).
There are 893+ hotels available in New Orleans Airport (MSY).






