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

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

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane EWR - MSY
    6h 18m
    $193–990

  2. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane PHL - MSY
    7h 48m
    $147–1,427

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    30h 27m
    $253–438

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    33h 59m
    $443–908

  5. Drive 1,298.5 mi

    1. Drive from Paterson to New Orleanscar car 1,298.5 mi
    21h 39m
    $237–343

  6. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane JFK - MSY
    6h 44m
    $470–1,843

  7. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LGA - MSY
    7h 18m
    $174–791

  8. Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain train
    2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ISP - MSY
    10h 6m
    $161–705

Paterson to New Orleans by bus

Calendar26Weekly Buses
Duration30h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,200.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St At Market St to New Orleans Bus Station via Newark Penn Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 30h 27m.

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