How to travel from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY

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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 €127 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 15m. 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 €127, while a train costs an average of €221.

Distance: 1168 miles (1880 km)

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€221

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32h 45m

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32h 15m

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0.6 - 1.7kg

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5.6 - 11.3kg

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1.9 - 4.7kg

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Spirit Airlines

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from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY

How to get from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.

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bus

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.

  • Greyhound · · +FlixBusFlixBus
    8:50 PM49h40
    New Orleans, LA
    11:30 PMNew York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY
    1521One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound · · +FlixBusFlixBus
    8:50 PM49h40
    New Orleans, LA
    11:30 PMNew York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY
    1521One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • UnitedUA2172
    9:00 AM2h59
    New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International
    12:59 PMNewark Liberty International Airport
    3311One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Greyhound · · +FlixBusFlixBus
    8:50 PM38h05
    New Orleans, LA
    11:55 AMNew York, 28 Allen St., NY
    1521One-way
    3 transfers
  • Greyhound · ·
    8:50 PM36h10
    New Orleans, LA
    10:00 AMNew York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station
    1521One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
    11:55 PM35h30
    New Orleans, LA
    12:25 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
    1531One-way
    2 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA1675
    5:29 PM3h00
    New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International
    9:29 PMLaGuardia Airport
    2371One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA2615 · AA2031
    5:52 PM4h52
    New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International
    11:44 PMLaGuardia Airport
    2451One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA2586+Republic AirlinesAA4583
    1:51 PM5h12
    New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International
    8:03 PMLaGuardia Airport
    2451One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY

Travel to New York, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY.

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There are 3 options to travel between New Orleans, LA and New York, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY is a bus with an average price of €127.

This is compared to other travel options from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY:

A bus is €9 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY costing on average €136.

A bus is €94 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY costing on average €221.

The fastest way to travel from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 15m.

Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:

Bus takes on average 30h 30m.

Train takes on average 32h 45m.

The distance from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY is approximately 1168 miles (1880 km).
The average frequency per day from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY is:
  • Around 71 flights per day.
  • Around 24 buses per day.
  • Around 7 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY:
  • Flights mostly depart from New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International and arrive in Newark Liberty International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
  • Buses mostly depart from New Orleans, LA and arrive in New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave..
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to New York, NY by bus.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United to go to New York, NY by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from New Orleans, LA to New York, NY often also extend their vacation to go to Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, Atlantic City, NJ, Niagara Falls, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between New York, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in New York, NY to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a well-rounded experience in New York, NY, 4 to 5 days are recommended to explore major attractions like Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, Broadway shows, and various museums, while also allowing time for dining and local neighborhood exploration.
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