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How to get fromTucson to New Orleansby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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, Greyhound), 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 31m
    $151–703

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus 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
    34h 45m
    $273–520

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    35h 47m
    $480–1,000

  4. Drive 1,396.4 mi

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

  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 9m
    $216–939

  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 30m
    $188–766

Tucson to New Orleans by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration34h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,253.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

United Airlines, American 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 Tucson to New Orleans Bus Station via Phoenix Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 34h 45m.

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