There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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 Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane ROA - MSY
6h 43m$100–497Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus
- Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
21h 50m$154–310Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Lynchburg to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
26h 10m$337–684Drive 853.8 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to New Orleanscar 853.8 mi
14h 3m$156–226Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane ROA - GPT
- Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
8h 41m$127–520Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane LYH - MSY
9h 22m$120–539
Roanoke to New Orleans by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to New Orleans is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to New Orleans is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $100 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Nashville Bus Station and Montgomery Intermodal Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Lynchburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 10m.
The distance between Roanoke and New Orleans is 802 miles. The road distance is 858.8 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 21h 50m and costs $150 - $310.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Roanoke to New Orleans, including transfers.
Roanoke to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to New Orleans is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $310 and takes 21h 50m, you could also train, which costs $330 - $700 and takes 26h 10m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to New Orleans Bus Station via Nashville Bus Station and Montgomery Intermodal Center in around 21h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lynchburg to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- 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 Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
New Orleans is 1h behind Roanoke. It is currently 2:49 AM in Roanoke and 1:49 AM in New Orleans.
Roanoke to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to New Orleans is 859 miles. It takes approximately 14h 3m to drive from Roanoke to New Orleans.
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