There are 9 ways to get from Port Isabel to New Orleans by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best- Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane BRO - MSY
6h 37m$88–495Bus via Alief
- Take the bus from Brownsville Bus Station to Houston - Hillcroft Avebus Brownsville
- Take the bus from Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2211
15h 55m$122–182Bus, train via Houston
- Take the bus from La Plaza at Brownsville to Houston Bus Stationbus FlixBus US1126
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
21h 4m$158–354Drive 709.9 mi
- Drive from Port Isabel to New Orleanscar 709.9 mi
12h 58m$130–188Fly Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane BRO - GPT
- Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
8h 36m$126–563Bus to Mcallen Miller International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Take the bus from Brownsville to McAllen Central Stationbus
- Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MFE - MSY
8h 24m$130–767Bus to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Take the bus from Brownsville to Harlingen Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane HRL - MSY
9h 4m$125–547Bus
- Take the bus from La Plaza at Brownsville to Houston Bus Stationbus FlixBus US1126
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
17h 35m$112–242Bus, train
- Take the bus from Brownsville to San Antoniobus Brownsville
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
24h 20m$226–436
Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Isabel to New Orleans is to bus which costs $110 - $250 and takes 17h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Port Isabel to New Orleans is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $85 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Isabel to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Las Palmas Port Isabel and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Brownsville Bus Station and Houston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.
The distance between Port Isabel and New Orleans is 556 miles. The road distance is 714 miles.
The best way to get from Port Isabel to New Orleans without a car is to bus via Alief which takes 15h 55m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Port Isabel to New Orleans, including transfers.
Port Isabel to New Orleans bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Brownsville Bus Station.
The best way to get from Port Isabel to New Orleans is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $85 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus via Alief, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 15h 55m.
Port Isabel to New Orleans bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Houston - Hillcroft Ave station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Isabel to New Orleans is 714 miles. It takes approximately 12h 58m to drive from Port Isabel to New Orleans.
What companies run services between Port Isabel, TX, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Las Palmas Port Isabel to New Orleans Bus Station via Brownsville Bus Station, Houston - Hillcroft Ave, and Houston in around 15h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Mcallen Miller International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Rio Grande Valley International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–340
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Brownsville Bus Station to Houston - Hillcroft Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Brownsville to McAllen Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Brownsville to Harlingen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Brownsville to San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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