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How to get fromSan Antonio to New Orleansby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from San Antonio to New Orleans by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Line 7 bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Navarro & Pecan to San Antonio International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SAT - MSY
    4h 2m
    $87–504

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2212
    10h 5m
    $85–150

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    15h 15m
    $180–380

  4. Drive 540.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to New Orleanscar car 540.7 mi
    8h 52m
    $99–143

  5. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane AUS - MSY
    5h 45m
    $405–979

  6. Bus via Houston

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio to Hyatt Regency Galleria Houstonbus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    12h 13m
    $189–250

San Antonio to New Orleans by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 514.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Antonio Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–150 and the journey takes 10h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost $180–380 and the journey takes 15h 15m.

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