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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Louisianaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Louisiana by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ORF - MSY
    4h 21m
    $225–1,030

  2. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Shreveport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Shreveport (SHV)plane plane ORF - SHV
    8h 1m
    $125–510

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 59m
    $178–349

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    31h 56m
    $322–687

  5. Drive 1,036.9 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to New Orleanscar car 1,036.9 mi
    18h 13m
    $190–274

  6. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane ORF - LFT
    6h 23m
    $136–513

  7. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane RIC - MSY
    6h 47m
    $228–929

Virginia Beach to Louisiana by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 957.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Louisiana, USA?

Breeze Airways, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to New Orleans Bus Station via Richmond and Atlanta Bus Station in around 23h 59m.

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