How to travel from Fort Worth to New Orleans, United States of America

The distance between Fort Worth and New Orleans is around 492 miles (793km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Fort Worth to New Orleans by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to DFW Terminal B Station then fly from Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) to New Orleans (MSY).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $105
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Bus

Take the bus to Hyatt Regency Houston and then to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $130
Operated by

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💰 Cheapest
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Victory Station then take the bus to Houston and then to New Orleans.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $100
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Drive

Drive to New Orleans.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance555 miles (893km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort Worth and New Orleans

There are several options for getting from Fort Worth to New Orleans by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $100 and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $200.

The distance between Fort Worth and New Orleans is around 492 miles (793km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 470 miles (757km)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Fort Worth and New Orleans by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort Worth to New Orleans is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx $200.

The cheapest way to travel between Fort Worth and New Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around $100 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Fort Worth and New Orleans. We recommend that you take the bus to FWCS - Bay - C then take the train to Victory Station then fly from Dallas (DAL) to New Orleans (MSY). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort Worth and New Orleans. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort Worth to New Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Camp Bowie & Watonga - Montgomery, 7th & Commerce, Hyatt Regency Houston and Pierce St @ Louisiana St. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.

Vonlane and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Fort Worth and New Orleans. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort Worth to New Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to DFW Terminal B Station then fly from Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) to New Orleans (MSY). instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Fort Worth and New Orleans. The distance is around 555 miles (893km) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort Worth to New Orleans is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around $105.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fort Worth and New Orleans

Transport options from Fort Worth to New Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 15m
$105
hourly793km (492 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 50m
$200
hourly812km (504 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 25m
$320
5 times a week807km (502 miles)
Train to DFW Terminal B Station, plane and bus5hrs
$345
6 times a week1,018km (632 miles)
Train to DFW Terminal B Station, plane and bus5h 35m
$420
5 times a week846km (525 miles)
Bus
10h 45m
$130
twice daily1,023km (636 miles)
Train and Bus
12h 25m
$100
twice daily1,031km (641 miles)
Drive
9hrs
$55
on demand893km (555 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