There are 8 ways to get from Raleigh to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport 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
5h 18m$164–556Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane FAY - MSY
7h 42m$122–589Bus
- 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 45m$131–221Train (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$230–598Drive 847.5 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to New Orleanscar 847.5 mi
14h 47m$155–224Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane GSO - MSY
8h 11m$171–791Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane RDU - GPT
- Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
8h 43m$126–614Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane CLT - MSY
8h 23m$145–662
Raleigh to New Orleans by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to New Orleans is to bus which costs $130 - $230 and takes 19h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to New Orleans is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $160 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to New Orleans 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 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans is 810 miles. The road distance is 852.4 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 19h 45m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Raleigh to New Orleans, including transfers.
Raleigh to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to New Orleans is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $160 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 19h 45m, you could also train, which costs $230 - $600 and takes 24h 13m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, 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 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Fayetteville Municipal Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
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
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- 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 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Raleigh to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
New Orleans is 1h behind Raleigh. It is currently 6:07 PM in Raleigh and 5:07 PM in New Orleans.
Raleigh to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to New Orleans is 852 miles. It takes approximately 14h 47m to drive from Raleigh to New Orleans.
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