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How to get fromSpringfield to New Orleansby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SGF - MSY
    5h 31m
    $117–522

  2. Drive 633.4 mi

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

  3. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Branson / Hollisterbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Branson / Hollister to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 5m
    $152–256

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    21h 43m
    $249–525

  5. Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane SGF - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    7h 33m
    $154–565

  6. Bus

    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
    21h 40m
    $144–285

  7. Bus, train via St. Louis Airport (STL)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Saint Louisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    22h 11m
    $252–527

Springfield to New Orleans by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 552.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield to New Orleans Bus Station via Branson / Hollister and Memphis Bus Station in around 18h 5m.

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