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How to get fromRaleigh to New Orleansby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane RDU - MSY
    5h 4m
    $144–556

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    19h 13m
    $136–271

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh to Greensborobus bus Acb 1202
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    24h 5m

  4. Drive 847.5 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to New Orleanscar car 847.5 mi
    14h 47m
    $155–224

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane GSO - MSY
    7h 56m
    $187–745

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane RDU - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    8h 35m
    $140–568

Raleigh to New Orleans by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration19h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 804.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Breeze Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 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 13m.

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