There are 4 ways to get from Richardson to New Orleans by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram to Dallas, fly
best- Take the tram from Arapaho Center Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane DAL - MSY
4h 30m$82–479Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound 2221
10h 52m$101–156Drive 493.9 mi
- Drive from Richardson to New Orleanscar 493.9 mi
8h 34m$88–127Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane DFW - MSY
5h 22m$607–1,909
Richardson to New Orleans by tram and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Richardson to New Orleans is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Richardson to New Orleans is to tram and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $80 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Richardson to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Richardson and New Orleans is 471 miles. The road distance is 496.8 miles.
The best way to get from Richardson to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 10h 52m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Richardson to New Orleans, including transfers.
Richardson to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum station.
The best way to get from Richardson to New Orleans is to bus which takes 10h 52m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $600 - $2,000 and takes 5h 22m.
Richardson to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richardson to New Orleans is 497 miles. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Richardson to New Orleans.
What companies run services between Richardson, TX, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to New Orleans Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 9h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) hourly.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Dallas to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Dallas to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–430
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- DART
Tram from Arapaho Center Station to Inwood/Love Field Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- DART
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
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