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New Orleans Museum of Art
Leading art museum in City Park with major European, American, African, and contemporary collections plus a renowned sculpture garden.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Texarkana, AR to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $162. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $162, and a train costs an average of $260.
Distance: 334 miles (539 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$162 Average price Cheapest | $260 Average price |
8h 15m Average total duration Fastest 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39h 50m Average total duration 39h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Texarkana, AR to New Orleans, LA:
A bus is $98 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Texarkana, AR to New Orleans, LA costing on average $260 (€214).
Other travel options to New Orleans, LA take longer:
Train takes on average 39h 20m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $162 |
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Buses from Texarkana, AR to New Orleans, LA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $162 (€134) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:05, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 334 miles (539 km) distance in 10h 5m.
Distance 334 miles (539 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $162 (€134) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 10h 5m |
First bus 3:05 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Leading art museum in City Park with major European, American, African, and contemporary collections plus a renowned sculpture garden.
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Smithsonian-affiliated museum devoted to Southern art, design, and culture in a contemporary warehouse district setting.
The city’s most famous neighborhood, packed with historic architecture, music, courtyards, and essential New Orleans street life.
Lively public square facing St. Louis Cathedral, ideal for architecture, performers, and a classic introduction to the city.
Vast urban park with oak groves, lagoons, museums, and trails, offering one of the best green escapes in New Orleans.
A hearty Creole rice dish with sausage, chicken, and seafood. It reflects Spanish, French, and local influences central to New Orleans cooking.
A rich Louisiana stew usually made with roux, okra or filé, and seafood or sausage. It is a signature dish of Creole and Cajun tradition.
A classic po' boy is a French bread sandwich stuffed with fried shrimp, oysters, or roast beef. It is one of the city's most iconic everyday foods.
Celebrated Creole restaurant famous for gumbo z'herbes, turtle soup, and jazz brunch in an elegant Garden District mansion.
Casual landmark for classic po' boys and fried seafood. Expect a lively, old-school New Orleans atmosphere near the French Quarter.
Historic coffee stand best known for beignets and chicory café au lait. It is busy, informal, and one of the city's essential stops.
Moderate for U.S. cities: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but food and transit are reasonable for tourists.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, 10-15% for taxis, and spare change or $1 at cafes for good service.
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Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport -> Canal Street, New Orleans, LA
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Most Texarkana, AR to New Orleans, LA buses use the Texarkana, South Lake (Drive Travel Stop) to New Orleans, LA station pair. Use this guide to compare Texarkana, AR and New Orleans, LA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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