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

The distance between Reno and New Orleans is around 1,819 miles (2,927km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Reno 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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Plane and Bus

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

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Flight time4h 55m
  • Typical cost
    $935
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Bus

Take the bus to Sacramento, Los Angeles, Ft Worth then Houston and then to New Orleans LA.

  • Duration2 days 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $340
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Train

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

  • Duration2 days 16h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $360

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Drive

Drive to New Orleans.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Distance2,189 miles (3,523km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reno and New Orleans

There are several options for getting from Reno to New Orleans by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $340 and will take around 2 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $935.

The distance between Reno and New Orleans is around 1,819 miles (2,927km).

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Reno and New Orleans by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 11h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reno to New Orleans is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx $935.

The cheapest way to travel between Reno and New Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $340 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reno and New Orleans. It typically takes around 2 days 16h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reno to New Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 16h.

Amtrak run train services between Reno and New Orleans. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2 days 16h, 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 Reno and New Orleans. It typically takes around 2 days 5h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reno to New Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sacramento, Los Angeles, Ft Worth and Houston. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 5h.

Greyhound USA, ACN Autobuses, Amtrak and Megabus run regular bus services between Reno and New Orleans. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reno to New Orleans. We recommend that you fly from Reno (RNO) to Baton Rouge (BTR) then take the bus to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. instead which will take 6h 40m.

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 Reno and New Orleans. The distance is around 2,189 miles (3,523km) by road and it will take around 1 day 11h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reno to New Orleans is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around $935.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reno and New Orleans

Transport options from Reno to New Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
6h 40m
$935
5 times a week2,927km (1,819 miles)
Fly to Gulfport/Biloxi (GPT), Bus7hrs
$430
6 times a week3,138km (1,950 miles)
Fly to Lafayette (LFT), Bus7h 25m
$465
5 times a week2,966km (1,843 miles)
Bus
2 days 5h
$340
once daily4,156km (2,582 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2 days 16h
$360
twice daily4,986km (3,098 miles)
Train via Sacramento2 days 17h
$340
6 times a week4,326km (2,688 miles)
Drive
1 day 11h
$215
on demand3,523km (2,189 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