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How to get fromSalem to New Orleansby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Salem to New Orleans by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Mount Vernon to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane STL - MSY
    6h 27m
    $470–993

  2. Drive 673.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Salem to New Orleanscar car 673.5 mi
    10h 54m
    $123–178

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    15h 19m
    $238–485

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Mount Vernon to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0185 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    19h 40m
    $166–287

  5. Train to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MWA - MSY
    10h 6m
    $236–828

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 732.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Salem, Marion County, IL, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Centralia Amtrak to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $200–440 and the journey takes 14h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Salem to New Orleans Bus Station via Mount Vernon and St Louis Bus Station in around 19h 40m.

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