There are 5 ways to get from Savannah to New Orleans by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Savannah
best- Fly from Savannah (SAV) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane SAV - MSY
3h 22m$154–703Drive 618.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Savannah to New Orleanscar 618.3 mi
11h 21m$110–158Bus
- Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2434 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
14h 25m$125–197Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Savannah Station to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
31h 44m$694–1,097Taxi to Hilton Head Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Savannah to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)taxi
- Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane HHH - MSY
6h 25m$238–721
Savannah to New Orleans by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Savannah to New Orleans is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Savannah to New Orleans is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Savannah station to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Savannah Bus Station and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Savannah station to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Savannah Station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Cary and Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 44m.
The distance between Savannah and New Orleans is 581 miles. The road distance is 622 miles.
The best way to get from Savannah to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 14h 25m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Savannah to New Orleans, including transfers.
Savannah to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Savannah Bus Station.
Savannah to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Savannah Station.
The best way to get from Savannah to New Orleans is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 14h 25m, you could also train, which costs $650 - $1,100 and takes 31h 44m.
What companies run services between Savannah, GA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Breeze Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Savannah (SAV) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Savannah Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 14h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Savannah to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Savannah to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 24m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Savannah to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Savannah to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Savannah to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Savannah to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Savannah Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $470–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Savannah Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Savannah Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
East Side Taxi
- Phone
- +19125722213
Elite Taxi
- Phone
- +1 706-513-3721
- Website
- taxisavannah.net
Yellow Cab of Savannah
- Phone
- +1 912-236-1133
- Website
- yellowcabsavannah.com
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Booking & Getting There
Savannah to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
New Orleans is 1h behind Savannah. It is currently 10:55 AM in Savannah and 9:55 AM in New Orleans.
Savannah to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Savannah to New Orleans is 622 miles. It takes approximately 11h 21m to drive from Savannah to New Orleans.
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