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How to get fromTexas to New Orleansby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Texas to New Orleans by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane AUS - MSY
    4h 1m
    $452–955

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    7h 15m
    $51–86

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    9h 30m
    $95–220

  4. Drive  346.9 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to New Orleanscar car 346.9 mi
    5h 48m
    $64–92

  5. Tram to Dallas, fly

    1. Take the tram from West End Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane DAL - MSY
    3h 57m
    $77–459

  6. Line 7 bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Navarro & Pecan to San Antonio International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SAT - MSY
    3h 57m
    $102–604

  7. Line 102 bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Milam St @ Preston St to Pierce St @ Travis Stbus bus
    2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane HOU - MSY
    4h 10m
    $89–606

  8. Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane IAH - MSY
    4h 17m
    $654–957

  9. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane DFW - MSY
    4h 58m
    $604–1,706

  10. Bus via Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    8h 33m
    $51–102

Texas to New Orleans by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar33Weekly Buses
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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