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How to get fromSiesta Key to New Orleansby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Siesta Key to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SRQ - MSY
    6h 32m
    $92–506

  2. Line 77 bus, line 01 bus, bus, bus to Tampa, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ocean Blvd @ Avenida Madera NB to Main St @ Lemon Avebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Transfer Station to Cattlemen Transit Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Centerbus bus
    5. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane TPA - MSY
    7h 57m
    $84–454

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to Tallahassee, FLbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 25m
    $150–234

  4. Drive  675 mi

    1. Drive from Siesta Key to New Orleanscar car 675 mi
    12h 8m
    $116–167

  5. Bus via Tampa

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 48m
    $118–192

Siesta Key to New Orleans by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 526 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Siesta Key, FL, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ocean Blvd @ Avenida Madera NB to New Orleans Bus Station via Main St @ Lemon Ave, Downtown Transfer Station, Cattlemen Rd @ Fruitville Rd, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee, and Mobile Bus Station in around 19h 25m.

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