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

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There are 6 ways to get from Tucson to New Orleans by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 37m
    $601–2,203

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

    cheapest
    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 38m
    $202–781

  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. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    37h 7m
    $272–437

  5. Drive  1,396.4 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to New Orleanscar car 1,396.4 mi
    21h 51m
    $255–369

  6. 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 9m
    $226–739

Tucson to New Orleans by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration35h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$800Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,253.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost $800–1,300 and the journey takes 35h 47m.

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