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How to get fromWashington University in St. Louis to New Orleansby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane STL - MSY
    4h 31m
    $404–906

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    18h 9m
    $102–202

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    18h 12m
    $206–458

  4. Drive 675.1 mi

    1. Drive from Washington University in St. Louis to New Orleanscar car 675.1 mi
    11h 1m
    $124–178

Washington University in St. Louis to New Orleans by foot, train, and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Washington University in St. Louis to New Orleans.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 626.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–200 and the journey takes 16h 50m.

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