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

The distance between New York and New Orleans is around 1,192 miles (1,919km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from New York 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 Newark (EWR) to New Orleans (MSY).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time3h 5m
  • Typical cost
    $195
Operated by

Spirit Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta - Peachtree St and then to New Orleans.

  • Duration24h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $75
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $160
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Drive

Drive to New Orleans.

  • Duration21h 50m
  • Distance1,303 miles (2,097km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between New York and New Orleans

There are several options for getting from New York to New Orleans by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $75 and will take around 24h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $195.

The distance between New York and New Orleans is around 1,192 miles (1,919km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,168 miles (1,880km)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from New York and New Orleans by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from New York to New Orleans is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx $195.

The cheapest way to travel between New York and New Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $75 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between New York and New Orleans. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between New York and New Orleans with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 1 day 7h.

Amtrak run train services between New York and New Orleans. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1 day 7h, 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 New York and New Orleans. It typically takes around 24h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from New York to New Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Atlanta - Peachtree St. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 24h 40m.

Eagle Bus, Greyhound USA, Flixbus USA and Megabus run regular bus services between New York and New Orleans. Buses run twice daily and take around 24h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from New York and New Orleans. Flights depart from Newark (EWR) and arrive at New Orleans (MSY). The flight takes around 3h 5m.

Yes there is a direct flight between New York and New Orleans with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 5m.

Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Delta, American Airlines and JetBlue Airways fly between New York and New Orleans. Flights depart from Newark (EWR) and and arrive into New Orleans (MSY). These flights usually take around 3h 5m.

The flight from New York to New Orleans typically takes around 3h 5m. Flights depart from Newark (EWR) 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 New York and New Orleans. The distance is around 1,303 miles (2,097km) by road and it will take around 21h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from New York to New Orleans is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around $195.

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Compare travel optionsbetween New York and New Orleans

Transport options from New York to New Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 20m
$195
hourly1,919km (1,192 miles)
Fly to New Orleans (MSY)4h 30m
$250
hourly1,947km (1,210 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
24h 40m
$75
twice daily2,227km (1,384 miles)
Bus via Atlanta Downtown1 day 2h
$155
5 times a week2,171km (1,349 miles)
Train
1 day 7h
$160
twice daily2,211km (1,374 miles)
Drive
21h 50m
$130
on demand2,097km (1,303 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