There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane STL - MSY
3h 16m$402–902Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
17h 51m$108–204Bus, train
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Carbondale to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
17h 54m$207–460Drive 666.3 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to New Orleans Airport (MSY)car 666.3 mi
10h 49m$122–176
St. Louis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is to bus which costs $100 - $210 and takes 17h 51m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $400 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to New Orleans Airport (MSY). However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Louis Armstrong Airport via UPT Bus Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 51m.
The distance between St. Louis and New Orleans Airport (MSY) is 623 miles. The road distance is 670.1 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) without a car is to bus which takes 17h 51m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from St. Louis to New Orleans Airport (MSY), including transfers.
St. Louis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $400 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 17h 51m.
St. Louis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is 670 miles. It takes approximately 10h 49m to drive from St. Louis to New Orleans Airport (MSY).
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and New Orleans Airport (MSY), 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–410
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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