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How to get fromTucson to New Orleansby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Tucson to New Orleans by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Tucson to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane TUS - MSY
    7h 23m
    $171–803

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 52m
    $286–357

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    35h 47m
    $800–1,300

  4. Drive  1,396.4 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to New Orleanscar car 1,396.4 mi
    21h 46m
    $247–357

  5. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane PHX - MSY
    7h 4m
    $226–739

  6. Fly Tucson to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane TUS - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    9h 24m
    $182–681

Tucson to New Orleans by train (Amtrak)

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Duration35h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$800Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,253.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway/Country Club to New Orleans Bus Station via Downtown Ronstadt Center, 6th Av/District, 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Pierce St @ Milam St, and Downtown Houston in around 27h 52m.

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