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

The cheapest way to get from Orlando to New Orleans is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Orlando to New Orleans is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $80 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Orlando and New Orleans?

No, there is no direct bus from Orlando station to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Orlando Bus Station and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Tallahassee and Mobile Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Orlando and New Orleans?

No, there is no direct train from Orlando to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Orlando and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Cary and Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 35m.

How far is it from Orlando to New Orleans?

The distance between Orlando and New Orleans is 582 miles. The road distance is 642.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Orlando to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 14h 55m and costs $110 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Orlando to New Orleans, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orlando to New Orleans bus from?

Orlando to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Orlando Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Orlando to New Orleans train from?

Orlando to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Orlando station.

Train, bus or fly from Orlando to New Orleans?

The best way to get from Orlando to New Orleans is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $80 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 14h 55m, you could also train, which costs $850 - $1,400 and takes 38h 35m.

Where does the Orlando to New Orleans bus arrive?

Orlando to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.

What is the time difference between Orlando and New Orleans?

New Orleans is 1h behind Orlando. It is currently 6:27 PM in Orlando and 5:27 PM in New Orleans.

Where does the Orlando to New Orleans train arrive?

Orlando to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.

Can I drive from Orlando to New Orleans?

Yes, the driving distance between Orlando to New Orleans is 642 miles. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Orlando to New Orleans.

How do I get a train ticket from Orlando to New Orleans?

Book your Orlando to New Orleans train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Orlando to New Orleans?

Book your Orlando to New Orleans bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near New Orleans?

There are 1190+ hotels available in New Orleans.

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

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Fly Orlando to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MCO - MSY
4h 19m
$83–395
Bus
1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
14h 55m
$113–182
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Orlando to Carytrain
2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
38h 35m
$867–1,348
Drive 638.4 mi
1. Drive from Orlando to New Orleanscar 638.4 mi
10h 19m
$110–158
Bus to Tampa, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane TPA - MSY
6h 24m
$91–489
Fly Orlando to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train
1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane MCO - GPT
2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
6h 4m
$214–783
Bus via Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL
1. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Fieldbus
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
16h 4m
$135–207
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Mobile Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
18h 25m
$120–193

Orlando to New Orleans by bus

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14h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 578.9 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Orlando, FL, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Breeze Airways, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Orlando (MCO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orlando Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Tallahassee and Mobile Bus Station in around 14h 55m.

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