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How to get fromSalt Lake City to New Orleansby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Salt Lake City to New Orleans by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SLC - MSY
    5h 57m
    $313–496

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Redwood Rd @ 758 S to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    34h 32m
    $308–522

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    2d 7h
    $799–1,700

  4. Drive 1,695 mi

    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to New Orleanscar car 1,695 mi
    30h 2m
    $310–447

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Denver Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    3d 19h

Salt Lake City to New Orleans by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$799Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,447.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redwood Rd @ 758 S to New Orleans Bus Station via El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Pierce St @ Milam St, and Downtown Houston in around 34h 32m.

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