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How to get fromReston to New Orleansby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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

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  1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane IAD - MSY
    5h 4m
    $113–555

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    24h 37m
    $215–366

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    29h 17m
    $373–754

  4. Drive 1,059.5 mi

    1. Drive from Reston to New Orleanscar car 1,059.5 mi
    17h 54m
    $194–280

  5. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane DCA - MSY
    5h 30m
    $175–1,009

  6. Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane BWI - MSY
    6h 38m
    $165–914

Reston to New Orleans by subway and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration24h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 973.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to New Orleans Bus Station via Foggy Bottom-GWU, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, New Hampshire Av NW+24 St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 24h 37m.

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