The distance between Buffalo and New Orleans is around 1,234 miles (1,986km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Buffalo 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 from Buffalo (BUF) to Baton Rouge (BTR) then take the bus to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.
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Take the bus to Cincinnati OH then Atlanta and then to New Orleans.
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Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.
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There are several options for getting from Buffalo to New Orleans by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $220 and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $535.
The distance between Buffalo and New Orleans is around 1,234 miles (1,986km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,087 miles (1,749km)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Buffalo and New Orleans by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Buffalo to New Orleans is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx $535.
The cheapest way to travel between Buffalo and New Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $220 for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Buffalo and New Orleans. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Buffalo to New Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.
Amtrak and VIA Rail run train services between Buffalo and New Orleans. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1 day 6h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Buffalo and New Orleans. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Buffalo to New Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cincinnati OH and Atlanta. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.
Barons Bus and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Buffalo and New Orleans. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Buffalo to New Orleans. We recommend that you fly from Buffalo (BUF) to Gulfport/Biloxi (GPT) then take the bus to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. instead which will take 6h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Buffalo and New Orleans. The distance is around 1,236 miles (1,990km) by road and it will take around 20h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Buffalo to New Orleans is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around $350.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Baton Rouge (BTR), Bus + 1 similar | 5h 40m | $535 | 5 times a week | 2,023km (1,257 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 6h 35m | $350 | 6 times a week | 1,986km (1,234 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 5h | $235 | once daily | 2,346km (1,458 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 1 day 6h | $220 | twice daily | 2,359km (1,466 miles) |
Train via New York Penn Station | 1 day 16h | $250 | once daily | 2,916km (1,812 miles) |
Drive | 20h 30m | $120 | on demand | 1,990km (1,236 miles) |
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