Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to New Orleans

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Omaha to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane OMA - MSY
    7h 2m
    $132–654

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 20m
    $231–367

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Champaignbus bus Btw 1402
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    27h 27m

  4. Drive 982.7 mi

    1. Drive from Omaha to New Orleanscar car 982.7 mi
    17h 59m
    $180–259

  5. Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane OMA - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    9h 8m
    $179–717

  6. Bus via Austin

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Austinbus bus Omaha-Aguascalientes
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211
    29h 33m
    $308–371

Omaha (OMA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Omaha to New Orleans.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 860 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha to New Orleans Bus Station via Kansas City and Memphis Bus Station in around 25h 20m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers