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How to get fromPhiladelphia to New Orleansby taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to New Orleans by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Philadelphia to Meridian Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2211
    4h 27m
    $143–189

  2. Drive 222.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to New Orleanscar car 222.9 mi
    4h 23m
    $41–59

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Philadelphia to Meridian Union Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Meridian Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    5h 50m
    $173–274

  4. Taxi to Meridian, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Philadelphia to Meridian (MEI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Meridian (MEI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MEI - MSY
    6h 23m
    $211–628

  5. Drive to Jackson/Vicksburg, fly

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)car car
    2. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane JAN - MSY
    6h 20m
    $100–493

  6. Drive to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)car car
    2. Fly from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane GTR - MSY
    6h 39m
    $104–492

  7. Drive to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)car car
    2. Fly from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane PIB - MSY
    8h 41m
    $110–500

Meridian (MEI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 239.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, MS, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to New Orleans. However, you can take the taxi to Meridian Bus Stop then take the bus to New Orleans Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Meridian Union Station then take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.

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