How to travel from Albuquerque to New Orleans, United States of America

The distance between Albuquerque and New Orleans is around 1,044 miles (1,681km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Albuquerque to New Orleans by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Albuquerque (ABQ) to New Orleans (MSY).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    $230
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Amarillo, Ft Worth then Hyatt Regency Houston and then to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.

  • Duration23h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $235
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $280
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Drive

Drive to New Orleans.

  • Duration19h 35m
  • Distance1,168 miles (1,880km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albuquerque and New Orleans

There are several options for getting from Albuquerque to New Orleans by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $225 and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $230.

The distance between Albuquerque and New Orleans is around 1,044 miles (1,681km).

It takes around 4hrs to get from Albuquerque and New Orleans by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albuquerque to New Orleans is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx $230.

The cheapest way to travel between Albuquerque and New Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $225 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Albuquerque and New Orleans. It typically takes around 1 day 21h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Albuquerque to New Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 21h.

Amtrak run train services between Albuquerque and New Orleans. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1 day 21h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albuquerque and New Orleans. It typically takes around 23h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albuquerque to New Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Amarillo, Ft Worth, Hyatt Regency Houston and Pierce St @ Louisiana St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 60m.

Greyhound USA, Vonlane, Flixbus USA, EPLA Limo Express and Megabus run regular bus services between Albuquerque and New Orleans. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albuquerque and New Orleans. Flights depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and arrive at New Orleans (MSY) - via Austin (AUS). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Albuquerque to New Orleans. There is however a flight that goes via Austin (AUS). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Albuquerque to New Orleans typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and and arrive into New Orleans (MSY).

The closest major airport to New Orleans is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) (MSY) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from New Orleans. Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT) (GPT) and Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) (BTR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Albuquerque and New Orleans. The distance is around 1,168 miles (1,880km) by road and it will take around 19h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albuquerque to New Orleans is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around $230.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Albuquerque and New Orleans

Transport options from Albuquerque to New Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4hrs
$230
hourly1,740km (1,081 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 45m
$950
5 times a week1,681km (1,044 miles)
Fly to Gulfport/Biloxi (GPT), Bus5h 20m
$435
6 times a week1,891km (1,175 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
23h 60m
$235
once daily2,202km (1,368 miles)
Bus via El Paso, TX1 day 1h
$225
4 times a week2,221km (1,380 miles)
Train
1 day 21h
$280
twice daily3,647km (2,266 miles)
Drive
19h 35m
$115
on demand1,880km (1,168 miles)

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Airports near New Orleans

The following major airports near New Orleans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
International Airport
Distance
11 miles (18km) from New Orleans
GPT
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)
International Airport
Distance
68 miles (109km) from New Orleans
BTR
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76 miles (123km) from New Orleans