There are 6 ways to get from Rayville to New Orleans by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Monroe to Jacksonbus Greyhound US0604
- Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
7h 22m$85–165Drive 242 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rayville to New Orleanscar 242 mi
5h 5m$45–64Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Monroe to Jacksonbus Greyhound US0604
- Take the bus from Jackson to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
7h 34m$70–105Fly Monroe Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MLU - MSY
5h 33m$123–579Drive to Natchez, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Drive from Rayville to Natchez (HEZ)car
- Fly from Natchez (HEZ) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane HEZ - MSY
7h 1m$102–506Fly Monroe Regional Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane MLU - GPT
- Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
7h 25m$151–637
Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rayville to New Orleans is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Rayville to New Orleans is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Rayville to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Monroe and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Jackson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Rayville and New Orleans is 326 miles. The road distance is 243.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rayville to New Orleans without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 22m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Rayville to New Orleans, including transfers.
Rayville to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Monroe station.
The best way to get from Rayville to New Orleans is to bus which takes 7h 34m and costs $70 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $600 and takes 5h 33m.
Rayville to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jackson station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rayville to New Orleans is 243 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Rayville to New Orleans.
What companies run services between Rayville, LA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rayville to New Orleans Bus Station via Monroe and Jackson in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monroe Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Monroe Regional Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Monroe to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Monroe to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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