There are 5 ways to get from Siesta Key to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
best- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane SRQ - MSY
6h 32m$132–756Bus to Tampa, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane TPA - MSY
8h 17m$90–484Bus
- Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to Tallahassee, FLbus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
19h 25m$144–224Drive 675 mi
- Drive from Siesta Key to New Orleanscar 675 mi
12h 8m$124–178Bus via Tampa
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
20h 8m$108–178
Siesta Key to New Orleans by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Siesta Key to New Orleans is to bus via Tampa which costs $100 - $180 and takes 20h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Siesta Key to New Orleans is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $130 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Siesta Key to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Ocean Blvd @ Avenida Madera NB and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Downtown Transfer Station, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, Tallahassee and Mobile Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.
The distance between Siesta Key and New Orleans is 529 miles. The road distance is 679 miles.
The best way to get from Siesta Key to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 19h 25m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Siesta Key to New Orleans, including transfers.
Siesta Key to New Orleans bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station.
The best way to get from Siesta Key to New Orleans is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $130 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 19h 25m.
Siesta Key to New Orleans bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at Tallahassee, FL station.
New Orleans is 1h behind Siesta Key. It is currently 7:30 AM in Siesta Key and 6:30 AM in New Orleans.
What companies run services between Siesta Key, FL, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Tampa to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to Tallahassee, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- RedCoach
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Yes, the driving distance between Siesta Key to New Orleans is 679 miles. It takes approximately 12h 8m to drive from Siesta Key to New Orleans.
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