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

The distance between New Orleans and Fort Worth is around 497 miles (800km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from New Orleans to Fort Worth by plane, train, 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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Fly to Dallas (DAL), Train

Fly from New Orleans (MSY) to Dallas (DAL) then take the train to Fort Worth Intermodal Transit Center.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $200
Operated by

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4 similiar routes

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Bus via Houston Downtown

Take the bus to Houston Downtown and then to Fort Worth.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $130
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Houston and then to Dallas then take the train to Fort Worth Intermodal Transit Center.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $100
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Drive

Drive to Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance554 miles (892km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between New Orleans and Fort Worth

There are several options for getting from New Orleans to Fort Worth by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $42 and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $200.

The distance between New Orleans and Fort Worth is around 497 miles (800km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 470 miles (757km)

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

The quickest way to get from New Orleans to Fort Worth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx $200.

The cheapest way to travel between New Orleans and Fort Worth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $42 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between New Orleans and Fort Worth. We recommend that you fly from New Orleans (MSY) to Dallas (DAL) then take the train to Fort Worth Intermodal Transit Center. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from New Orleans and Fort Worth. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from New Orleans to Fort Worth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Houston Downtown, Fort Worth Downtown and Gendy & Lansford. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

Flixbus USA and Vonlane run regular bus services between New Orleans and Fort Worth. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

The closest major airport to Fort Worth is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) (DFW) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Fort Worth. Dallas Love Field (DAL) (DAL) and Waco Municipal Airport (ACT) (ACT) 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 New Orleans and Fort Worth. The distance is around 554 miles (892km) 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 New Orleans to Fort Worth is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around $105.

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Compare travel optionsbetween New Orleans and Fort Worth

Transport options from New Orleans to Fort Worth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Dallas (DAL), Train + 4 similar
3h 35m
$200
every 4 hours820km (510 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
$105
every 4 hours800km (497 miles)
Train and Plane6h 45m
$450
6 times a week850km (528 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 45m
$315
5 times a week806km (501 miles)
Bus to Biloxi Transit Center, plane and train5h 25m
$395
6 times a week1,017km (632 miles)
Bus via Houston Downtown + 1 similar
10h 45m
$130
5 times a week1,010km (628 miles)
Bus11h 50m
$42
twice daily1,023km (635 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 50m
$100
twice daily1,040km (646 miles)
Drive
9hrs
$55
on demand892km (554 miles)

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Airports near Fort Worth

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

DFW
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
International Airport
Distance
20 miles (32km) from Fort Worth
DAL
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29 miles (46km) from Fort Worth
ACT
Waco Municipal Airport (ACT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79 miles (128km) from Fort Worth