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

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There are 10 ways to get from Washington to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Greenville to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Greenville (PGV) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane PGV - MSY
    7h 7m
    $111–569

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 15m
    $154–305

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Wilson Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    28h
    $367–769

  4. Drive 962.3 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to New Orleanscar car 962.3 mi
    15h 56m
    $176–254

  5. Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Drive from Washington to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)car car
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane OAJ - MSY
    7h 28m
    $115–573

  6. Bus to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Washington to New Bernbus bus
    2. Fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane EWN - MSY
    7h 18m
    $119–579

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

    1. Take the bus from Washington to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ORF - MSY
    8h 18m
    $262–920

  8. Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane RDU - MSY
    8h 38m
    $209–643

  9. Fly Greenville to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Greenville (PGV) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane PGV - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    10h 54m
    $142–582

  10. Bus, train via Wilmington

    1. Take the bus from Washington to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    30h 50m
    $295–665

Washington to New Orleans by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 878.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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

American Airlines flies from Greenville (PGV) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington to New Orleans Bus Station via Myrtle Beach Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 25h 15m.

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