There are 5 ways to get from Union Station to New Orleans by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to New Orleans Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2211
3h 30m$30–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Meridian Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
4h 53m$60–140Drive 198.3 mi
- Drive from Union Station to New Orleanscar 198.3 mi
3h 15m$37–53Fly from Meridian
- Fly from Meridian (MEI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MEI - MSY
5h 31m$113–513Drive to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Union Station to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)car
- Fly from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane PIB - MSY
7h 34m$105–494
Union Station to New Orleans by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Union Station to New Orleans is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Union Station to New Orleans is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Meridian Bus Stop and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Meridian Union Station station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Union Station and New Orleans is 201 miles. The road distance is 199.5 miles.
The best way to get from Union Station to New Orleans without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $55.
The bus from Meridian Bus Stop to New Orleans Bus Station takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.
Union Station to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Meridian Bus Stop station.
Union Station to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Meridian Union Station.
The best way to get from Union Station to New Orleans is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 4h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $550 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Union Station, MS, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Meridian Bus Stop to New Orleans Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Meridian Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 4h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meridian to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Meridian Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Meridian Bus Stop to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Union Station to New Orleans bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Union Station to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union Station to New Orleans is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Union Station to New Orleans.
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