There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Louisiana by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane RDU - MSY
4h 9m$152–552Fly to Shreveport
cheapest- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Shreveport (SHV)plane RDU - SHV
7h 40m$92–472Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
19h 30m$131–271Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
24h 13m$252–598Drive 847.5 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to New Orleanscar 847.5 mi
14h 47m$155–224Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane RDU - LFT
6h 6m$104–476
Raleigh to Louisiana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Louisiana is to bus which costs $130 - $280 and takes 19h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Louisiana is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $150 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Louisiana station. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Raleigh Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Louisiana. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 13m.
The distance between Raleigh and Louisiana is 797 miles. The road distance is 852.4 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Louisiana without a car is to bus which takes 19h 30m and costs $130 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Raleigh to Louisiana, including transfers.
Raleigh to Louisiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Louisiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Louisiana is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 19h 30m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $600 and takes 24h 13m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Louisiana, USA?
Breeze Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 19h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Nashville, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Shreveport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Louisiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Louisiana is 1h behind Raleigh. It is currently 3:46 PM in Raleigh and 2:46 PM in Louisiana.
Raleigh to Louisiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Louisiana is 852 miles. It takes approximately 14h 47m to drive from Raleigh to Louisiana.
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