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

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There are 8 ways to get from Waukesha to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MKE - MSY
    8h 39m
    $566–2,524

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 24m
    $166–324

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    25h 15m
    $337–705

  4. Drive 1,019 mi

    1. Drive from Waukesha to New Orleanscar car 1,019 mi
    16h 56m
    $186–269

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ORD - MSY
    8h 6m
    $376–753

  6. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane MKE - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    10h 21m
    $213–837

  7. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MSN - MSY
    10h 20m
    $175–785

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MDW - MSY
    9h 15m
    $166–739

Waukesha to New Orleans by bus

Calendar24Weekly Buses
Duration24h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 942.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 39m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to New Orleans Bus Station via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 24h 24m.

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