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

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There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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 25m
    $404–906

  2. Drive 676 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to New Orleanscar car 676 mi
    10h 58m
    $124–179

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    16h 50m
    $150–220

  4. 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
    16h 53m
    $216–456

St. Louis to New Orleans by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration16h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 631.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, 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 $110–220 and the journey takes 16h 50m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily.

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