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

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SEA - MSY
    7h 15m
    $214–396

  2. Fly Tri-Cities Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane PSC - MSY
    9h 3m
    $133–531

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 10h
    $408–813

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2d 18h
    $991–2,088

  5. Drive 2,517.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to New Orleanscar car 2,517.2 mi
    42h 59m
    $460–664

  6. Fly Spokane International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane GEG - MSY
    8h 3m
    $173–708

  7. Fly Portland International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane PDX - MSY
    9h 25m
    $189–561

  8. Fly Spokane International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane GEG - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    12h 12m
    $210–771

  9. Bus via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Fort Worth Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 12h
    $428–803

Washington to New Orleans by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$991Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,103.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd Ave & Marion St to New Orleans Bus Station via SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 10h.

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