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

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.

6 routes found

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 to Baton Rouge (BTR), Bus

Fly from Buffalo (BUF) to Baton Rouge (BTR) then take the bus to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    $535
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Bus

Take the bus to Cincinnati OH then Atlanta and then to New Orleans.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $235
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $220

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Drive

Drive to New Orleans.

  • Duration20h 30m
  • Distance1,990km (1,236 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Buffalo and New Orleans

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Buffalo and New Orleans

Transport options from Buffalo to New Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Baton Rouge (BTR), Bus + 1 similar
5h 40m
$535
5 times a week2,023km (1,257 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 35m
$350
6 times a week1,986km (1,234 miles)
Bus
1 day 5h
$235
once daily2,346km (1,458 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 6h
$220
twice daily2,359km (1,466 miles)
Train via New York Penn Station1 day 16h
$250
once daily2,916km (1,812 miles)
Drive
20h 30m
$120
on demand1,990km (1,236 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