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How to get fromSpringfield to Louisianaby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Louisiana by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane SGF - LFT
    4h 13m
    $97–432

  2. Fly to Shreveport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Shreveport (SHV)plane plane SGF - SHV
    5h 29m
    $76–389

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    21h 53m
    $396–633

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    22h
    $161–250

  5. Drive  633.4 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to New Orleanscar car 633.4 mi
    12h 9m
    $116–167

  6. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SGF - MSY
    4h 17m
    $116–569

  7. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane SGF - LCH
    4h 18m
    $97–422

Springfield to Louisiana by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$396Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 502.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Louisiana, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to New Orleans Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 22h.

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