There are 7 ways to get from Port Arthur to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Port Arthur Transit to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
6h 15m$45–75Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Beaumont Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
7h 59m$134–270Drive 259.3 mi
- Drive from Port Arthur to New Orleanscar 259.3 mi
4h 28m$48–69Fly from Jack Brooks Regional Airport
- Fly from Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane BPT - MSY
5h 32m$126–588Bus via Baton Rouge
- Take the bus from Port Arthur Transit to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602 / ...
6h 15m$45–72Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Port Arthur to Houston - Telephone Rdbus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane HOU - MSY
5h 19m$141–664Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Port Arthur Transit to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane IAH - MSY
6h 58m$669–982
Port Arthur to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Port Arthur to New Orleans is to bus via Baton Rouge which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Port Arthur to New Orleans is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $45 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Arthur Transit and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Port Arthur station to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Beaumont Station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Port Arthur and New Orleans is 288 miles. The road distance is 260.9 miles.
The best way to get from Port Arthur to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $45 - $75.
The bus from Port Arthur Transit to New Orleans Bus Station takes 6h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.
Port Arthur to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Arthur Transit station.
Port Arthur to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Beaumont Station.
The best way to get from Port Arthur to New Orleans is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 7h 59m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $600 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Port Arthur, TX, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Port Arthur Transit to New Orleans Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Beaumont Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost $75–200 and the journey takes 7h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jack Brooks Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Beaumont Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Arthur Transit to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Arthur Transit to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Arthur Transit to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Port Arthur to Houston - Telephone Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Booking & Getting There
Port Arthur to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Port Arthur to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Arthur to New Orleans is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Port Arthur to New Orleans.
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