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

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

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  1. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Drive from Poverty Point to Yazoo City Amtrak Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Yazoo City Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    7h 33m
    $94–187

  2. Drive 257.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poverty Point to New Orleanscar car 257.6 mi
    5h 1m
    $47–68

  3. Taxi, bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the taxi from Poverty Point to Monroetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Monroe to Jacksonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jackson to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 16m
    $70–121

  4. Taxi to Monroe Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Poverty Point to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MLU - MSY
    6h 14m
    $118–509

  5. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Poverty Point to Monroetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Monroe to Jacksonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    8h 4m
    $100–191

  6. Drive to Jackson/Vicksburg, fly

    1. Drive from Poverty Point 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 38m
    $105–490

  7. Drive to Natchez, fly

    1. Drive from Poverty Point to Natchez (HEZ)car car
    2. Fly from Natchez (HEZ) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane HEZ - MSY
    7h 46m
    $100–460

Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 331.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Poverty Point, West Carroll Parish, LA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Poverty Point to New Orleans. However, you can drive to Yazoo City Amtrak Station then take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Monroe, take the bus to Jackson, then take the bus to New Orleans Bus Station.

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