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

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

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  1. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SEA - MSY
    7h 25m
    $214–446

  2. Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane SEA - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    11h 20m
    $195–684

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    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
    2d 9h
    $463–739

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2d 18h
    $1,712–2,659

  5. Drive  2,516.8 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle, WA to New Orleanscar car 2,516.8 mi
    42h 59m
    $460–664

Seattle, WA to New Orleans by foot and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$463Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,109.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Seattle, WA to New Orleans Bus Station via Seattle Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 9h.

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