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How to get fromSmithers to New Orleansby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Smithers to New Orleans by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane YYD - MSY
    11h 40m
    $263–968

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Smithers to Jaspertrain train
    2. Take the train from Jasper to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    5d
    $1,307–2,849

  3. Drive 3,049.6 mi

    1. Drive from Smithers to New Orleanscar car 3,049.6 mi
    2d 6h
    $698–1,009

  4. Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane YYD - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    13h 36m
    $290–1,031

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Smithers to Jaspertrain train
    2. Take the train from Jasper to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    5d 14h
    $962–1,944

  6. Train via Amherst

    1. Take the train from Smithers to Jaspertrain train
    2. Take the train from Jasper to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain train
    4. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    5d 15h
    $1,232–2,679

Smithers to New Orleans by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration5dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,514.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 40m

What companies run services between Smithers, BC, Canada and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Smithers to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Jasper, Vancouver, Everett Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 5d.

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