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How to get fromSt. Louis to Metairieby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Metairie by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane STL - MSY
    4h 7m
    $404–904

  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 7m
    $115–213

  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
    17h 58m
    $219–471

  4. Drive 670.4 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Metairiecar car 670.4 mi
    10h 53m
    $123–177

St. Louis to Metairie by bus, train, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 626.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Metairie, 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 $110–210 and the journey takes 16h 50m.

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