There are 7 ways to get from Rice University to New Orleans by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2211 / ...
6h 15m$66–113Bus via Houston Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
9h 23m$52–112Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
11h 4m$112–242Drive 350.4 mi
- Drive from Rice University to New Orleanscar 350.4 mi
5h 53m$64–93Line 700 tram to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Take the tram from Hermann Park/Rice U Stn NB to Downtown Transit Center Stn NBtram
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane HOU - MSY
4h 24m$94–606Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Take the bus from Travis St @ Jefferson St to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane IAH - MSY
4h 51m$70–409Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)plane IAH - PIB
- Drive from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to New Orleanscar
5h 53m$81–391
Rice University to New Orleans by foot, tram, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rice University to New Orleans is to bus via Houston Bus Station which costs $50 - $120 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Rice University to New Orleans is to line 700 tram and fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $90 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Rice University to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Rice University to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Hermann Park/Rice U Stn NB and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Houston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
The distance between Rice University and New Orleans is 356 miles. The road distance is 352.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rice University to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Rice University to New Orleans, including transfers.
Rice University to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
Rice University to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Rice University to New Orleans is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 11h 4m.
What companies run services between Rice University, TX, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–100 and the journey takes 6h 10m. FlixBus-us also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 9h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 713-635-4000
- Website
- ridemetro.org
Tram from Hermann Park/Rice U Stn NB to Downtown Transit Center Stn NB
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.ridemetro.org
- Adult
- $2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 713-635-4000
- Website
- ridemetro.org
Bus from Travis St @ Jefferson St to Bush IAH Terminal C
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.ridemetro.org
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More Questions & Answers
Rice University to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Rice University to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rice University to New Orleans is 352 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Rice University to New Orleans.
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