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How to get fromWashington to New Orleansby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington to New Orleans by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane STL - MSY
    5h 58m
    $420–939

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    19h
    $108–214

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    19h 14m
    $220–488

  4. Drive 696.1 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to New Orleanscar car 696.1 mi
    11h 27m
    $127–184

Washington to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19hAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 682.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Washington, MO, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Washington to New Orleans Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 19h.

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