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Compare train, bus, and flight for New Orleans, LA to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 1,601 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 1,601, while a flight costs an average of DKK 3,622.
Distance: 1168 miles (1880 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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DKK 3,442 Average price | DKK 3,622 Average price | DKK 1,601 Average price Cheapest | DKK 1,951 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
38h 11m Average total duration 37h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration Fastest 6h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 34h 10m Average total duration 33h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 5.6 - 11.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY
Compare the available ways to get from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY:
A bus is DKK 1,841 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY costing on average DKK 3,442.
A bus is DKK 2,021 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY costing on average DKK 3,622.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 34h 10m.
Train takes on average 38h 11m.
Tickets start at around DKK 3,442 compared to roughly DKK 1,951 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -DKK 1,490. The journey takes 37h 41m versus 19h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom New Orleans, LA to New York, NY
How to get from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
· 8:50 PM 31h05 New Orleans, LA 4:55 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY DKK 1,286 1 One-way 1 transfer
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· 8:50 PM 31h05 New Orleans, LA 4:55 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY DKK 1,286 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
UA28417:54 PM 2h50 New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International 11:44 PM Newark Liberty International Airport DKK 2,489 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
20 Crescent9:10 AM 32h32 Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA 6:42 PM Penn Station, New York, NY DKK 2,809 1 One-way 0 transfers
20 Crescent · 80 Carolinian9:10 AM 34h25 Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA 8:35 PM Penn Station, New York, NY DKK 4,521 1 One-way 1 transfer
58 City Of New Orleans · 41 Floridian · 42 Pennsylvanian1:45 PM 50h05 Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA 4:50 PM Penn Station, New York, NY DKK 8,151 1 One-way 2 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 PM 43h55 New Orleans, LA 5:45 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY DKK 1,294 1 One-way 3 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 PM 44h25 New Orleans, LA 6:15 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY DKK 1,294 1 One-way 3 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 PM 45h10 New Orleans, LA 7:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY DKK 1,294 1 One-way 3 transfers
AA16756:09 PM 3h01 New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International 10:10 PM LaGuardia Airport DKK 1,453 1 One-way 0 transfers
AA1585 · AA27967:29 AM 5h02 New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International 1:31 PM LaGuardia Airport DKK 1,523 1 One-way 1 transfer
AA1585 · AA12217:29 AM 6h01 New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International 2:30 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport DKK 1,523 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY
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This is compared to other travel options from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY:
A bus is DKK 1,841 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY costing on average DKK 3,442.
A bus is DKK 2,021 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY costing on average DKK 3,622.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 34h 10m.
Train takes on average 38h 11m.
- Around 69 flights per day.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New Orleans, LA and New York, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International and arrive in LaGuardia Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from New Orleans, LA and arrive in New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave..
- Trains mostly depart from Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to New York, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to New York, NY by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 5 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
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