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How to get fromNorth Charleston to New Orleansby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from North Charleston to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Charleston International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane CHS - MSY
    4h 15m
    $103–485

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0641S
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    21h 50m
    $140–272

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0643S
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    27h 40m
    $285–637

  4. Drive 726.3 mi

    1. Drive from North Charleston to New Orleanscar car 726.3 mi
    12h 48m
    $133–192

  5. Train to Savannah, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Savannah Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Savannah (SAV) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SAV - MSY
    6h 1m
    $183–1,020

  6. Bus to Myrtle Beach, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MYR - MSY
    6h 45m
    $217–645

  7. Fly Charleston International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane CHS - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    7h 45m
    $120–498

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    30h 8m
    $377–823

North Charleston to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration21h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 650 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between North Charleston, SC, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Breeze Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 21h 50m.

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