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

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

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  1. Bus, line 801 bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Congress Station Bay J to Republic Square Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane AUS - MSY
    5h 18m
    $397–964

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus FlixBus US1164
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211
    10h 55m
    $80–138

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    18h 53m
    $186–403

  4. Drive 511 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to New Orleanscar car 511 mi
    8h 29m
    $94–135

  5. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SAT - MSY
    5h 48m
    $95–566

San Marcos to New Orleans by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration10h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a bus from San Marcos to New Orleans Bus Station via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Marcos Amtrak to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via San Antonio Station in around 18h 53m.

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