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How to get fromOlathe to New Orleansby taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Olathe to New Orleans by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Olathe to Kansas-City-Airport-MCItaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MCI - MSY
    3h 48m
    $504–1,086

  2. Drive 798.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Olathe to New Orleanscar car 798.5 mi
    15h 1m
    $146–211

  3. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Jefferson 121
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    20h 27m
    $236–357

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    24h
    $365–731

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0136 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    23h 51m
    $189–349

Kansas City (MCI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 742.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Olathe, KS, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Olathe to New Orleans Bus Station via Kansas City and Memphis Bus Station in around 20h 27m.

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