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How to get fromSt. Louis Airport (STL) to New Orleansby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane STL - MSY
    2h 54m
    $402–857

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    18h 15m
    $102–204

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    18h 24m
    $208–458

  4. Drive 682.7 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to New Orleanscar car 682.7 mi
    11h 15m
    $125–180

  5. Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane STL - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    6h 43m
    $166–714

St. Louis Airport (STL) to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 617.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–200 and the journey takes 16h 50m.

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