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

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There are 9 ways to get from South Plainfield to New Orleans by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane EWR - MSY
    6h 34m
    $322–986

  2. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LGA - MSY
    7h 50m
    $152–480

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Watchung Ave At E 4Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 114 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    31h 18m
    $230–429

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Trenton to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    33h 33m
    $423–921

  5. Drive 1,276.5 mi

    1. Drive from South Plainfield to New Orleanscar car 1,276.5 mi
    21h 22m
    $233–337

  6. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane JFK - MSY
    7h 30m
    $468–1,042

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane PHL - MSY
    7h 51m
    $152–1,420

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane EWR - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    10h 4m
    $179–699

  9. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane BWI - MSY
    8h 39m
    $199–1,617

South Plainfield to New Orleans by bus and foot

Calendar32Weekly Services
Duration31h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,201.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between South Plainfield, NJ, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave to New Orleans Bus Station via Watchung Ave At E 4Th St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Midtown, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 31h 18m.

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